2004 Autocar Wxr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2004 Autocar Wxr. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2004 Autocar Wxr
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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Suspension
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.
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.
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain heavy duty trucks, exposed 12v terminals on the battery disconnect switch are in close proximity to a hinged metal latch on the battery box lid. When latching or un-latching the battery box lid, it is possible that a person wearing metal jewelry (like a watch or finger ring) might connect the grounded, metal latch to the…
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the switch to a position further away from the metal catch and install isolating protectors over the battery disconnect switch terminals. The recall is began on february 20, 2006. Owners may…
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External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
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.
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Suspension
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fitted with neway ad series suspensions, the suspension has transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.
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Abs warning light (service brakes)
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.
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Lines and fittings (suspension)
On certain trucks, the air suspension height control valve may not be installed correctly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install a pressure protection valve if necessary. The recall began january 4 2005. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (ABS) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake shoe return spring. This could cause the brakes to not release or may cause an unexpected front wheel lockup and possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the ABS sensor bracket into its proper location and the replacement of the brake return springs and s-cam rollers. The recall began on november 24, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 Autocar Wxr. 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 Wxr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar Wxr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Autocar Wxr | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Autocar Wxr | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Autocar Wxr | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 Autocar Wxr | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Autocar Wxr | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Autocar Wxr | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 Autocar Wxr | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Autocar Wxr | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 Autocar Wxr
How do I know if my 2004 Autocar Wxr 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2004 Autocar Wxr; 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 04V390000).
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.