NHTSA Recall 08V236000: Steering
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7 vehicles. It affects 2008 Autocar Acx.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V236000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0802 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | May 28, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar is recalling 7 my 2008 acx chassis assemblies which were sold to grove u.s. Llc. Grove converts these chassis into cranes. The telescopic steering shaft between the in-cab tilt steer gearbox components and the floor-mounted steering gearbox is too long, and one of the pinch bolts on the shaft may not be secured properly.
Safety risk
Insufficient torque on the fastener that clamps the assemblies together could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar is working with grove to have the chassis inspected and will replace the necessary components free of charge. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0802.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 08V236000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Acx | 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.