- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Autocar WX Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Autocar WX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in May 2013 for the service brakes, air.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical WX year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Autocar WX recalls 6
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
- On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the tabs on some of the lift axle spindle nuts may have been broken during assembly. When in place, the tabs on the nuts prevent the nuts from loosening.
- The risk
- When the tabs are broken, the possibility exists that the nut might spin off. If this happens, the wheel and wheel end assembly could fall off, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lift axle spindle nut. The recall began on june 5, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive terminals on the battery disconnect switch through such jewelry.
- The risk
- Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that is in contact with metal jewelry.
- The fix
- Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on february 20, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.
- The risk
- The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on october 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- The problem
- On certain heavy-duty, class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, part no. 29644Anp, size 22.5 X 8.25, The wheels were not properly pre-stressed.
- The risk
- Wheels that have not been properly pre-stressed could, over time, develop cracks in the wheel that could result in a wheel failure and result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and/or replace the rims free of charge. The recall began on april 4, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486, extension 2572.
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "Air brake systems." The auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.
- The risk
- This may result in a reduction or elimination of the automatic adjustment function. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
- The fix
- Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or autocar at 765-489-5499.
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Does the 2005 Autocar WX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2005 Autocar WX: service brakes, air (May 2013); suspension (May 2006); cables (February 2006); external / pedestrian alert (June 2005) 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 2005 Autocar WX had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Autocar WX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Autocar WX 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 2005 Autocar WX 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