NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Autocar ACX Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Autocar ACX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Autocar ACX. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Autocar ACX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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Cross Member Mounting Bracket Failure

NHTSA #15V204000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2015 · Autocar, LLC

Potentially affected: 195 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign ACX-1501 · Owners notified June 2, 2015 · Vehicles built March 8, 2013 – September 24, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.

Safety consequence

Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Ice May Form in Intake Manifold

NHTSA #14V132000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported March 19, 2014 · Autocar, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,192 vehicles

Autocar campaign A-1402 · Owners notified April 12, 2014 · Vehicles built July 30, 2007 – February 10, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Safety consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Windshield Wiper Linkage Welds/FMVSS 104

NHTSA #13V183000 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2013 · Autocar, LLC

Potentially affected: 797 vehicles

Autocar campaign A-1303 · Owners notified July 19, 2013 · Vehicles built May 1, 2012 – November 15, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."

Safety consequence

Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Missing Air Tank Drain Valves/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #13V184000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2013 · Autocar, LLC

Potentially affected: 82 vehicles

Autocar campaign A-1302 · Owners notified June 27, 2013 · Vehicles built November 16, 2004 – September 10, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag

NHTSA #13V138000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice

Reported April 11, 2013 · AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected: 532 vehicles

Autocar campaign A-1301 · Owners notified June 10, 2013 · Vehicles built January 24, 2011 – December 4, 2012 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Safety consequence

Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Autocar ACX. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Autocar ACX.

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