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.
Contacts
Autocar recall no. A-1002. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V046000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.