Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V363000 Reported August 4, 2010

Ignition relay

Autocar, Llc · Electrical System · 2,184 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V363000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-1003
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,184
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 4, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the relay could cause the engine to shut down without warning or fail to start increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 10V363000 or campaign A-1003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V363000

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

What is recall 10V363000?

NHTSA recall 10V363000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on August 4, 2010. It addresses: Ignition relay. The recall affects approximately 2,184 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V363000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-1003. 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.