Vehicle recall 05V117000 · March 29, 2005
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0504.CUSTOMERS 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 29, 2005
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0504
- Owner notification
- April 4, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar WX (2005): 2005
- Autocar Wxll (2005): 2005
- Autocar WXR (2005): 2005
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