NHTSA Recall 07V513000: Labels (equipment)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 49 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V513000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0704 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | November 2, 2007 |
| Owner notification | December 7, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain trucks fail to comply with requirements of part 568, 'vehicles manufactured in two or more stages, all incomplete, intermediate and final-stage manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.' the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label, as applied, may not be accurate. The gvwr label may indicate that the vehicle's load capacity is higher than the designed weight rating.
Safety risk
Due to the error in gvwr labeling, it is possible that a vehicle could be overloaded without the vehicle operator's knowledge. A vehicle in an overloaded condition may be susceptible to component failure that may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will send a letter which describes the discrepancy in gvwr labeling, and will include a complete set of revised gvwr labels including a revised incomplete vehicle document label along with instructions for application of the labels. The recall began on december 7, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0704.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 07V513000
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.