2002 Autocar Wx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Autocar Wx. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 Autocar Wx
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Power train
On certain trucks equipped with allison heavy duty transmissions, the bolts fastening the propshaft to the transmission yoke were not tightened sufficiently. Loose bolts can cause dislocation of the propshaft.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and re-tighten bolts to the required specifications . Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
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Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks assembled by volvo trucks, the transmission may go into forward gear without the driver first pressing down on the brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will install an additonal air operated stop light switch and necessary wiring changes. Owner notification began september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…
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Multiple axle (suspension)
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle upper seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
Remedy: Volvo truck sent notification letters to owners for autocar on january 14, 2003. Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Autocar Wx. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Autocar Wx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar Wx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Autocar Wx | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Autocar Wx | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Autocar Wx | 9 | 1 |
| 2005 Autocar Wx | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Autocar Wx | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 Autocar Wx | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 Autocar Wx | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 Autocar Wx | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 Autocar Wx | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 Autocar Wx | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Autocar Wx | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Autocar Wx | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Autocar Wx | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Autocar Wx
How do I know if my 2002 Autocar Wx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Autocar Wx; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Autocar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V020000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Autocar models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.