Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V513000 Reported November 2, 2007

Incorrect gvwr rating/part 568

Autocar, Llc · Equipment · 49 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V513000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-0704
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
49
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 2, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain trucks fail to comply with requirements of part 568, 'vehicles manufactured in two or more stages, all incomplete, intermediate and final-stage manufacturers of vehicles manufactured in two or more stages.' the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label, as applied, may not be accurate. the gvwr label may indicate that the vehicle's load capacity is higher than the designed weight rating.

Safety Consequence

Due to the error in gvwr labeling, it is possible that a vehicle could be overloaded without the vehicle operator's knowledge. a vehicle in an overloaded condition may be susceptible to component failure that may result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will send a letter which describes the discrepancy in gvwr labeling, and will include a complete set of revised gvwr labels including a revised incomplete vehicle document label along with instructions for application of the labels. the recall began on december 7, 2007. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V513000 or campaign A-0704.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V513000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V513000?

NHTSA recall 07V513000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on November 2, 2007. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr rating/part 568. The recall affects approximately 49 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V513000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-0704. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.