Vehicle recall 08V024000 · January 23, 2008
2007-2008 Autocar WX
Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. The steering shaft has been determined to be too long.
- Consequence
- The additional length in the steering shaft results in the need for increased steering effort on the part of the vehicle's driver. The driver may not be prepared for such need, which could result in an unpredictable reaction by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will provide instructions for scheduling the repair of these vehicles at an authorized autocar service facility free of charge. The recall began on March 7, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6024.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0801.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
- 08V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 2008
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0801
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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