NHTSA Recall 10V363000: Ignition (electrical system)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,184 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Autocar Acx.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V363000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-1003 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION |
| Report received | August 4, 2010 |
| Owner notification | September 3, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 acx heavy duty class 8 vehicles manufactured from november 30, 2007 through august 3, 2010. Water intrusion in the ignition relay may lead to corrosion, which may short-circuit the relay causing the part to fail.
Safety risk
Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 3, 2010. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar safety recall no. A-1003.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V363000
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.