NHTSA Recall 05V295000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 649 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V295000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0402-A |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | June 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 19, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The vehicle may roll backwards without the backup alarm sounding with the risk of running over or crushing a person standing or working behind the vehicle.
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.
Notes
Auto recall no.a-0402-a.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V295000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Wx | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Autocar Wxll | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Autocar Wxr | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.