RecallMyCar

2003 Autocar WXR64 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2003 Autocar WXR64. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2003 Autocar WXR64

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

  1. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 10V305000 Reported 3,113 vehicles potentially affected MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING

    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.

  2. Shaft pitman (steering)

    NHTSA 03V453000 Reported 115 vehicles potentially affected AUTOCAR, LLC

    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 WXR64. 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 WXR64 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar WXR64 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Autocar WXR6420
2004 Autocar WXR6410
2005 Autocar WXR6410
2006 Autocar WXR6410
2007 Autocar WXR6410
2008 Autocar WXR6410
2009 Autocar WXR6410
2010 Autocar WXR6410

Checking a specific 2003 Autocar WXR64

How do I know if my 2003 Autocar WXR64 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Autocar WXR64; 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.

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.