2009 AUTOCAR WX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 AUTOCAR WX has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural components, braking systems, and engine performance based on recall data.
There are 5 recalls involving different systems including frame structure, air brakes, engine cooling, and parking brake components. These recalls address defects that could affect vehicle safety and control.
Recalls- Frame and extension bracket cracks. NHTSA recall 10V045000 affects 1,969 vehicles. Cracks may develop in the top flange of the front frame rail extension, potentially deforming the extension bracket under load. This may compromise vehicle control and increase crash risk. Autocar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.
- Missing air tank drain valve. NHTSA recall 13V184000 involves 82 vehicles with air brake systems built without required drain valves. Moisture accumulation may reduce air capacity, decreasing brake performance and increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge following owner notification.
- Intake manifold sensor malfunction. NHTSA recall 14V132000 covers 4,192 vehicles with certain Cummins Westport engines. Condensation may freeze in the intake manifold causing sensor failure, which could lead to elevated exhaust temperatures or flames, increasing fire risk. Owners are notified and an ECM calibration update is provided at no charge.
- Parking brake control valve leak. NHTSA recall 23V023000 affects 11,353 vehicles due to worn valves leaking air and causing unexpected parking brake release. This can allow rollaway and increase crash risk. Dealers remove the vent line and fitting free of charge after owner notification.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can clarify available options.
2009 AUTOCAR WX Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
17596
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 AUTOCAR WX
11353 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 AUTOCAR WX
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.
2009 AUTOCAR WX
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.
2009 AUTOCAR WX
1969 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 WX AND WXR HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 LCOE VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE FRONT FRAME RAIL EXTENSION. OVER TIME, THE CRACK MAY PROPAGATE ACROSS THE EXTENSION BRACKET, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE EXTENSION BRACKET TO DEFORM UNDER LOAD. THESE TIRES ARE ALL ASYMMETRICAL TREAD PATTERNS WITH "OUTER" INDICATED ON THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL. THE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL CONTAINS THE FULL TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INCLUDING THE PRODUCTION DATE CODE.
Risk: THIS MAY COMPROMISE THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.