Autocar may develop cracks mainly in the top flange of the rh extension of the frame rail at the front splay break where the RE-ENFORCING straps are welded.
The short version
AUTOCAR, LLC reported a problem with the frame and members underbody shields. Here is what owners need to know.
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 770 MY 2007-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RESIDENTIAL FRONT-LOADER APPLICATIONS. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS MAINLY IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RH EXTENSION OF THE FRAME RAIL AT THE FRONT SPLAY BREAK WHERE THE RE-ENFORCING STRAPS ARE WELDED.
THE DEFLECTION MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAIL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT FRAME EXTENSIONS WITH THE NEW I-BEAM EXTENSION DESIGN, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-447.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Autocar WXLL |
What changed
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