Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V024000 Reported January 23, 2008

Steering shaft length

Q: What is recall 08V024000?

NHTSA recall 08V024000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on January 23, 2008. It addresses: Steering shaft length. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V024000

Manufacturer Campaign

A-0801

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 23, 2008

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles were built with a telescoping steering shaft between the in-cab steering components and the power steering gear box, located on the vehicle's frame. the steering shaft has been determined to be too long.

Safety Consequence

The additional length in the steering shaft results in the need for increased steering effort on the part of the vehicle's driver. the driver may not be prepared for such need, which could result in an unpredictable reaction by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will provide instructions for scheduling the repair of these vehicles at an authorized autocar service facility free of charge. the recall began on march 7, 2008. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6024.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V024000 or campaign A-0801.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V024000

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

What is recall 08V024000?

NHTSA recall 08V024000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on January 23, 2008. It addresses: Steering shaft length. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V024000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-0801. 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.