- The problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
- The risk
- The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
- The fix
- Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Autocar Acx Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Autocar Acx have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in March 2014 for the engine.
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FFar more problems than a typical Acx year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Autocar Acx recalls 8
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
- Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles manufactured from november 30, 2007 through august 3, 2010. Water intrusion in the ignition relay may lead to corrosion, which may short-circuit the relay causing the part to fail.
- The risk
- Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 3, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience a fatigue failure of the steering gear mounting bracket. Over time, this failure may cause cracks that will result in undesirable movement of the steering gear mounted to that bracket.
- The risk
- This may affect the control of the truck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The recall began on march 26, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling 129 my 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The fasteners that secure the fire extinguisher container to the cab may chafe against the body of the fire extinguisher mounted under the seat. Prolonged chafing may result in a hole which will cause the extinguisher to discharge.
- The risk
- The discharge of the fire extinguisher may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, repair and replace the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before april 30, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (qrv). There are qrv's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that qrv would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that qrv would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle.
- The risk
- Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall began on april 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling 103 my 2008-2009 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles with right-hand drive. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'Air brake systems.' The air brake systems timing specifications are not in compliance with the standard.
- The risk
- This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
- The fix
- Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall began on december 11, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- Autocar is recalling 127 my 2008-2009 acx, wx, and wxll heavy duty class 8 trucks. Insufficient torque was applied during the assembly process to the nut on the pinch bolt that secures the lower steering shaft to the steering gear box. It was found that the torque controlled tool was calibrated to a lower torque rating than specified for the application.
- The risk
- If the steering bolt were to loosen, the driver would experience loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Autocar will provide instructions to owners for scheduling repair of the vehicles. Dealers will torque the steering knuckle bolt to the correct specifications free of charge. The recall began on november 25, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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Does the 2009 Autocar Acx have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2009 Autocar Acx: engine (March 2014); service brakes, air (May 2013); ignition (August 2010); shaft sector (February 2010) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Autocar Acx had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Autocar Acx a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Autocar Acx year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2009 Autocar Acx has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data