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Vehicle recall 10V045000 · February 18, 2010

Autocar WX and WXR

The affected vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the front frame rail extension.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
This may compromise the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on March 19, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-1001.OWNERS 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
10V045000
Reported to NHTSA
February 18, 2010
Filed by
AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
A-1001
Owner notification
March 19, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
1,969
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Recall 10V045000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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