2012 AUTOCAR ACX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 AUTOCAR ACX has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking systems and components. Other reported concerns involve engine operation and visibility systems.
The vehicle is subject to several recalls addressing safety and performance defects affecting brake systems, engine sensors, and windshield wipers. These recalls cover various components including air brake valves, axle assemblies, parking brakes, and intake manifold sensors.
Recalls- Air supply check valve. (NHTSA 12V046000) 269 vehicles affected. Bendix ATR-6 relay valves may leak internally in cold conditions causing continuous brake application without brake light activation, risking fire and loss of vehicle control. Autocar will perform a temporary repair free of charge.
- Axle assembly air lines. (NHTSA 12V083000) 111 vehicles affected. Incorrect reconnection of tag axle air lines during manufacturing can cause tag axle brakes to apply improperly, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. McNeilus will inspect and repair vehicles at no cost.
- Service brake air lines and fittings. (NHTSA 12V083000) 111 vehicles affected. Same issue as axle assembly recall. Air lines may be connected incorrectly, causing braking malfunction. Repairs will be free of charge by McNeilus.
- Missing air tank drain valve. (NHTSA 13V184000) 82 vehicles affected. Air brake systems may lack a required drain valve, allowing moisture accumulation that reduces brake performance and durability, increasing crash risk. Autocar will repair free of charge.
- Parking brake air chambers. (NHTSA 13V138000) 532 vehicles affected. Meritor axle assemblies with certain air brake chambers may leak pressure causing parking brake drag and overheated components, which could lead to fire. Autocar will replace actuators as needed at no cost.
- Windshield wiper arms. (NHTSA 13V183000) 797 vehicles affected. Insufficient welds may allow wiper arms to lose proper positioning, impairing visibility and increasing crash risk. Autocar will repair vehicles free of charge.
- Engine intake manifold sensor. (NHTSA 14V132000) 4192 vehicles affected. Condensation may freeze and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor, causing elevated exhaust temperatures or flames that increase fire or burn injury risk. Cummins will update ECM calibration free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under state lemon laws. These laws may provide protections for consumers facing persistent vehicle problems.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
5983
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
4192 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
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.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
797 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."
Risk: Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
532 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Risk: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
82 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
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.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
111 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUTOCAR ACX TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012. THE REFUSE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PROCESS MAY REQUIRE THAT THE TAG AXLE ON THE CHASSIS BE REMOVED. DURING REMOVAL, TWO AIR LINES MUST BE REINSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION. IF THE AIR LINES ARE RECONNECTED INCORRECTLY, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED WHEN THE TAG AXLE IS LIFTED, BUT WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE TAG IS AXLE IS LOWERED.
Risk: REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 AUTOCAR ACX
269 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Complaints
No complaints found.