AUTOCAR 2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 AUTOCAR ACX
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
AUTOCAR, LLC is recalling certain 2009 AUTOCAR ACX vehicles due to electrical system:ignition issues. FAILURE OF THE RELAY COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING OR FAIL TO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
FAILURE OF THE RELAY COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING OR FAIL TO START INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026