NHTSA Recall 07V293000: Engine and engine cooling
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2008 Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V293000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0703 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | July 10, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 7, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
Safety risk
While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
Remedy
Cummins, in conjunction with autocar, will conduct the remedy campaign. Cummins will install new ECM software. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or autocar at 765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no.a-0703.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 07V293000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Wx | 2008 |
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.