- The problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
- The risk
- Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Autocar Acx Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Autocar Acx with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2015 for the structure. For comparison, the 2013 has 0 and the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Acx year, for its age
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Autocar Acx problems
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2014 Autocar Acx recalls 2
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 (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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2014 Autocar Acx
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The rear tires came loose after being torqued at 42 mile on the pdi and there must be a problem, I have 13 truck like this all new and all had loose wheels. On this truck only 4 lug nut where left holding the wheel on truck ran three days and had 231 mile on it after we put it in service. All the truck show having the wheels torqued on the pdi and in three day where loose. Auto car is denying the warranty say the wheels used have been re-torqued after they where already torqued twice. *Tr
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All Acx yearsQuestions about the 2014 Autocar Acx
Does the 2014 Autocar Acx have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Autocar Acx: structure (April 2015); engine (March 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Autocar Acx?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Autocar Acx had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 6, 2014 and the latest on August 6, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Autocar Acx a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2014 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