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2003 Autocar Wxll Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2003 Autocar Wxll. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2003 Autocar Wxll

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 05V295000 Reported 649 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the backup alarm motion sensor may not have been installed correctly and may not sense when the vehicle movers backwards under any circumstances.

    Remedy: Dealers will reposition the motion sensor in relation to the magnets that rotate when the vehicle moves. The recall began on october 19, 2004. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

  2. Abs warning light (service brakes)

    NHTSA 05V032000 Reported 140 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (ABS), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the ABS electronic control uunit (ECU) and therefore will not generate an ABS warning light on the dash of the truck.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ECU for fault lights and check the ABS brakes free of charge. The recall began on february 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

  3. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 04V390000 Reported 33 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    On certain trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 9.00 - hub pilot h.d. Steel wheel rims, the rear axle wheel studs are too short. These studs may not be able to retain the wheel nut torque and could loosen allowing the loss of a wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle wheel studs. The recall began on september 3, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

  4. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 03V491000 Reported 25 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    On certain dual steer trucks, the right hand steering wheel may not be seated properly on the column shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-install steering wheels not meeting the specified dimension. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Customers who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

  5. Power train

    NHTSA 03V493000 Reported 834 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    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…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Autocar Wxll. 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 Wxll model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar Wxll model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 Autocar Wxll30
2003 Autocar Wxll50
2004 Autocar Wxll90
2005 Autocar Wxll60
2006 Autocar Wxll31
2007 Autocar Wxll60
2008 Autocar Wxll90
2009 Autocar Wxll70
2010 Autocar Wxll30
2011 Autocar Wxll20
2012 Autocar Wxll20
2013 Autocar Wxll20
2014 Autocar Wxll10

Checking a specific 2003 Autocar Wxll

How do I know if my 2003 Autocar Wxll 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2003 Autocar Wxll; 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 03V491000).

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

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.