2003 Autocar WX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Autocar WX. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jun 21, 2005Safety2003–2005 Autocar WX, 2003–2005 Autocar WXLL, 2003–2005 Autocar WXR — Back Over Prevention
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BACKUP ALARM MOTION SENSOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND MAY NOT SENSE WHEN THE VEHICLE MOVERS BACKWARDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
05V295000 · 649 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Feb 3, 2005Crash risk2003–2004 Autocar WX, 2003–2004 Autocar WXLL, 2003–2004 Autocar WXR — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AUTOMATIC BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE BRAKES MAY HAVE A SYSTEM FAULT THAT MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UUNIT (ECU) AND THEREFORE WILL NOT GENERATE AN ABS WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK.
05V032000 · 140 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Aug 10, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Autocar WX, 2003–2004 Autocar WXLL, 2003–2004 Autocar WXR — Wheels
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE 22.5 X 9.00 - HUB PILOT H.D. STEEL WHEEL RIMS, THE REAR AXLE WHEEL STUDS ARE TOO SHORT. THESE STUDS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN THE WHEEL NUT TORQUE AND COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE LOSS OF A WHEEL.
04V390000 · 33 units · AUTOCAR, LLC
- Nov 26, 2003Crash risk2002–2003 Autocar WX, 2002–2003 Autocar WXLL, 2002–2003 Autocar WXR — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSIONS, THE BOLTS FASTENING THE PROPSHAFT TO THE TRANSMISSION YOKE WERE NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. LOOSE BOLTS CAN CAUSE DISLOCATION OF THE PROPSHAFT.
03V493000 · 834 units · AUTOCAR, LLC