2006 AUTOCAR WXR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
The 2006 AUTOCAR WXR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, SUSPENSION, STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by AUTOCAR, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR, potentially affecting up to 505 vehicles.
Recall 07V007000 — SEATS
| 236 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 XPEDITOR TRUCKS, SOME OF THE SEAT BASE MOUNTING FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE SEAT BASE TO THE CAB FLOOR BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT LOOSE OR NOT INSTALLED AT ALL. IMPROPERLY TORQUED SEAT-MOUNTING FASTENERS MAY ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHILE HE/SHE IS OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486, EXT. 2572 OR GO TO WWW.AUTOCARTRUCK.COM.
View full details →Recall 06V167000 — SUSPENSION
| 250 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE TABS ON SOME OF THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN DURING ASSEMBLY. WHEN IN PLACE, THE TABS ON THE NUTS PREVENT THE NUTS FROM LOOSENING.
Consequence: WHEN THE TABS ARE BROKEN, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE NUT MIGHT SPIN OFF. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WHEEL AND WHEEL END ASSEMBLY COULD FALL OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LIFT AXLE SPINDLE NUT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Recall 06V100000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 19 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION AND THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT DUE TO THE LOOSE NUT, THE YOKE BOLT COULD SLIDE OUT PARTIALLY AND LIMIT THE ROTATION ON THE STEERING SHAFT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING BOLT AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR.
Safety Rating for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
AUTOCAR, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
3144002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 AUTOCAR WXR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR WXR
- 2002 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2003 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2004 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2005 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2006 AUTOCAR WXR (current)
- 2007 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2008 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
- 2009 AUTOCAR WXR — 0 complaints
Other AUTOCAR Models
- AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 7 total complaints
- AUTOCAR ACX — 2 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