2003 Autocar WXLL42 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Autocar WXLL42. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 Autocar WXLL42
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Mcneilus is recalling certain trucks built on autocar chassis. During the refuse body mounting process, chassis air tanks may be relocated to facilitate mounting of the body. Airlines to the air holdback valve may have been reconnected incorrectly after a tank(s) was relocated.
Remedy: Owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free or charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
On certain dual steer trucks, the 18" steering wheels were not assembled correctly. The horns either worked intermittently or not at all.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reassemble the contact plate position or roller position, if necessary. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
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Horn (electrical system)
On certain dual steer trucks, the horn button on the 16" right hand steering wheel was missing.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the steering wheel and install a new horn ring contact plate. Owner notification will begin in december 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…
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Shaft pitman (steering)
On certain class 8 trucks, the castle nut holding the pitman arm to the steering drag link can vibrate loose due to a missing cotter pin.
Remedy: Autocar has telephoned all customers and all vehicles have been repaired.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Autocar WXLL42. 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 WXLL42 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar WXLL42 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Autocar WXLL42 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Autocar WXLL42 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Autocar WXLL42
How do I know if my 2003 Autocar WXLL42 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Autocar WXLL42; 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 03V453000).
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.
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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.