NHTSA Recall 08V024000: Steering
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2007–2008 Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0801 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | January 23, 2008 |
| Owner notification | March 7, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. The steering shaft has been determined to be too long.
Safety risk
The additional length in the steering shaft results in the need for increased steering effort on the part of the vehicle's driver. The driver may not be prepared for such need, which could result in an unpredictable reaction by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will provide instructions for scheduling the repair of these vehicles at an authorized autocar service facility free of charge. The recall began on march 7, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6024.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0801.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 08V024000
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.