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Campaign 10V305 Posted June 28, 2010 3,113 units

2003-2010 Autocar ACX65/WX Recall 10V305: Air Lines

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V305 affects 3,113 2003-2010 Autocar ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64 and WXLL42 trucks with incorrectly reconnected air-tank lines. Repair is free through franchised Autocar dealers.

Autocar recall 10V305 covers 3,113 2003-2010 ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64, and WXLL42 trucks after chassis air tanks were relocated during refuse body mounting. Air lines to the air holdback valve were reconnected incorrectly on affected trucks, increasing injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The air tanks on 2003-2010 Autocar ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64, and WXLL42 refuse trucks store compressed air for chassis systems. Air lines carry that air from the tanks to valves, including the air holdback valve, which controls air flow in its circuit. The system depends on each line returning to the correct fitting after body work.

During refuse body mounting, the chassis air tanks were relocated to make room for the refuse body. After that move, the air lines to the air holdback valve were reconnected incorrectly on affected trucks. Incorrect routing can keep the valve from controlling air flow as designed, so the connected chassis system does not respond the way the truck was built to operate.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not count on a light, sound, or change in feel to identify this problem before the truck is inspected.

Who's affected?

Covers five Autocar truck models across the 2003-2010 model years, all tied to the same fuel system component.

2010 Autocar ACX65 fuel system
2006 Autocar ACX65 fuel system
2006 Autocar WXR64 fuel system
2007 Autocar WXR64 fuel system
2003 Autocar ACX65 fuel system
Units affected3,113

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?

A relocated tank increases the risk of injury because the tank is no longer in its intended position. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously, avoid unnecessary trips, and arrange the recall inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2010 Autocar ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64, or WXLL42 is included in this recall.
  2. Check for Autocar's owner notice before scheduling service, then ask a franchised Autocar dealer whether the free inspection and repair is open.
  3. Reference recall number 10V305 when you call the dealer or Autocar customer service.
  4. Schedule the free air-line inspection and repair that corrects lines reconnected after the chassis air tank was relocated.
  5. Bring the recall notice, service records, and any notes about prior air-line or tank work to the service visit.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the air tank relocation work and the air lines connected to the air holdback valve. If the lines were reconnected incorrectly during refuse body mounting, the technician repairs the routing so the air holdback system is connected correctly. The safety recall began on June 15, 2010, and the work is free of charge. If the service desk needs the campaign reference, ask for recall 10V305.

Timeline

June 28, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
July 1, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V305?

Recall 10V305 covers 3,113 2003-2010 Autocar ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64, and WXLL42 trucks built on Autocar chassis. During refuse-body mounting, relocated chassis air tanks had air lines to the air holdback valve reconnected incorrectly. A relocated tank increases injury risk.

What should I do if my 2003-2010 Autocar ACX65, WXR64, WXLL64, WX64, or WXLL42 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V305. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer or the recall contact line at 507-374-6321. Reference recall number 10V305 and ask how the inspection and free repair are handled.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect to be repaired at no cost, and the source remedy says owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on June 15, 2010.

What is the safety risk in recall 10V305?

The safety risk is injury from a relocated chassis air tank. The recall says air lines to the air holdback valve were reconnected incorrectly after the tank relocation during refuse-body mounting. If your VIN is included, arrange the free inspection and repair.

What if I bought this Autocar truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Autocar truck is included, then reference recall number 10V305 when you contact an Autocar dealer or the recall contact line.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V305000
Autocar customer service507-374-6321
NHTSA recall #10V305
NHTSA recall # (full)10V305000

Source documents

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 →