Recall 10V045 affects 1,969 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr and Wx heavy-duty vehicles for cracked front frame rail extensions. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 1,969 2007-2009 Wx and Wxr heavy-duty trucks because cracks can form in the top flange of the front frame rail extension. If the extension bracket deforms under load, vehicle control can be compromised and crash risk increases; the Autocar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front frame rail extension on 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr and Wx trucks is part of the structure at the front of the frame. It helps carry loads from the front of the vehicle into the main frame rail, so the bracket has to stay straight and intact while the truck is working.
On included trucks, cracks can form in the top flange of that front frame rail extension. The flange is the flat upper edge of the bracket that adds strength to the part. As the truck continues to carry load, the crack can spread across the extension bracket. Once that happens, the bracket can deform under load instead of holding its shape.
There is no warning sign before failure. Because the crack is in a structural bracket, an owner or driver should not count on a light, noise, or change in normal driving feel before the problem is found during inspection or repair.
Who's affected?
Covers both Wxr and Wx trucks across the 2007, 2008, and 2009 model years, all involving the body structure.
| 2008 Autocar Wxr | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2009 Autocar Wxr | body structure |
| 2007 Autocar Wx | body structure |
| 2007 Autocar Wxr | body structure |
| 2009 Autocar Wx | body structure |
| 2008 Autocar Wx | body structure |
| Units affected | 1,969 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 10V045 describes a defect that can compromise vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and schedule the recall repair soon so the vehicle can be checked and corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr or Wx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to ask whether the free front-frame-rail-extension repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V045 when you call, and bring the owner notice if Autocar mailed one.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid heavy loads when the truck feels unstable.
- Call Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 with questions about the cracking front frame rail extension and dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
Autocar's remedy says owners were notified and the vehicles are repaired free of charge, but it does not give a specific dealer procedure or repair time. At the dealer, an Autocar technician will address the front frame rail extension issue identified in recall 10V045, including the cracking and deformation risk described in the filing. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| February 18, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V045?
Recall 10V045 covers 1,969 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr and Wx heavy duty Class 8 LCOE vehicles with front frame rail extension cracks. The cracking can deform the extension bracket under load and compromise vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr or Wx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V045. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer or Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 to arrange the frame rail extension repair. Reference recall number 10V045000 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Autocar's recall remedy states that Autocar will repair the vehicles free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to complete the covered recall repair at no cost at the appropriate franchised dealer or authorized service location.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. Cracks in the top flange of the front frame rail extension can spread across the extension bracket, and the bracket can deform under load. That condition increases crash risk until the free repair is completed.
What if I bought my Autocar Wxr or Wx used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2007-2009 Autocar Wxr or Wx is included, then give recall number 10V045000 to the dealer or Autocar customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V045000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V045 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V045000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →