Recall 10V046000

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Report Date

20100218

Component

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET. OVER TIME, THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE CRACKS THAT WILL RESULT IN UNDESIRABLE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTED TO THAT BRACKET.

Safety Consequence

THIS MAY AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2008	AUTOCAR	ACX
2009	AUTOCAR	ACX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.