- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Autocar Wxll Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Autocar Wxll have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in June 2005 for the external / pedestrian alert.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Wxll year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Autocar Wxll recalls 5
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 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (abs), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the abs electronic control uunit (ecu) and therefore will not generate an abs warning light on the dash of the truck.
- The risk
- The abs brakes may not perform as designed and in an abs assisted stop the driver may not be able to maintain steering control of the vehicle. When vehicle control is compromised there is a chance for a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ecu for fault lights and check the abs brakes free of charge. The recall began on february 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 X 9.00 - Hub pilot h.D. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.
- The risk
- If a vehicle loses a wheel while traveling down a roadway, a crash could occur, property damage to following vehicles or personal injury to persons outside the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- The problem
- On certain dual steer trucks, the right hand steering wheel may not be seated properly on the column shaft.
- The risk
- This could allow the steering wheel to slip on the steering column shaft resulting in loss of vehicle steering without warning, which could cause a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will re-install steering wheels not meeting the specified dimension. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. Loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the vehicle to lose power to its wheels and result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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Does the 2003 Autocar Wxll have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Autocar Wxll: external / pedestrian alert (June 2005); ABS warning light (February 2005); lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (August 2004); steering wheel / handle bar (December 2003) 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 2003 Autocar Wxll had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Autocar Wxll a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Autocar Wxll 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 2003 Autocar Wxll 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