Vehicle recall 06V042000 · February 9, 2006
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12V terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12V terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the exposed positive terminals on the battery disconnect switch through such jewelry.
- Consequence
- Grounding as a result of the contact described above could produce heat and could cause burns to skin that is in contact with metal jewelry.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on February 20, 2006. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0601.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
- 06V042000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 2006
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0601
- Owner notification
- February 20, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Autocar Wxll (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- Autocar WXR (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
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