2014 AUTOCAR ACX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
The 2014 AUTOCAR ACX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX, potentially affecting up to 4,387 vehicles.
Recall 15V204000 — STRUCTURE
| 195 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
Consequence: Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this...
View full details →Recall 14V132000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 4,192 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR TIRES CAME LOOSE AFTER BEING TORQUED AT 42 MILE ON THE PDI AND THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM, I HAVE 13 TRUCK LIKE THIS ALL NEW AND ALL HAD LOOSE WHEELS. ON THIS TRUCK ONLY 4 LUG NUT WHERE LEFT HOLDING THE WHEEL ON TRUCK RAN THREE DAYS AND HAD 231 MILE ON IT AFTER WE PUT IT IN SERVICE. ALL THE TRUCK SHOW HAVING THE WHEELS TORQUED ON THE PDI AND IN THREE DAY WHERE LOOSE. AUTO CAR IS DENYING THE WARRANTY SAY THE WHEELS USED HAVE BEEN RE-TORQUED AFTER THEY WHERE ALREADY TORQUED TWICE. *TR
THE REAR TIRES CAME LOOSE AFTER BEING TORQUED AT 42 MILE ON THE PDI AND THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM, I HAVE 13 TRUCK LIKE THIS ALL NEW AND ALL HAD LOOSE WHEELS. ON THIS TRUCK ONLY 4 LUG NUT WHERE LEFT HOLDING THE WHEEL ON TRUCK RAN THREE DAYS AND HAD 231 MILE ON IT AFTER WE PUT IT IN SERVICE. ALL THE TRUCK SHOW HAVING THE WHEELS TORQUED ON THE PDI AND IN THREE DAY WHERE LOOSE. AUTO CAR IS DENYING THE WARRANTY SAY THE WHEELS USED HAVE BEEN RE-TORQUED AFTER THEY WHERE ALREADY TORQUED TWICE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2014 AUTOCAR ACX.
Investigation PE15006 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Closed
Opened:
CNG Fuel Container Burst During A Fire
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR ACX
- 2009 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
- 2011 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUTOCAR ACX (current)
- 2015 AUTOCAR ACX — 0 complaints
Other AUTOCAR Models
- AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 7 total complaints
- AUTOCAR AUTOCAR — 2 total complaints
- AUTOCAR WX — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR WXLL — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR 10364 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 10366 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 7366 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 9364 — 0 total complaints