2004 Autocar WxllProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2004 Autocar Wxll. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Autocar Wxll has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2004 Autocar Wxll recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 06V-042 · Feb 9, 2006 · 30 vehicles

Risk. GROUNDING AS A RESULT OF THE CONTACT DESCRIBED ABOVE COULD PRODUCE HEAT AND COULD CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN THAT IS IN CONTACT WITH METAL JEWELRY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Warnings: external/pedestrian alert

Recall 05V-295 · Jun 21, 2005 · 649 vehicles

Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT THE BACKUP ALARM SOUNDING WITH THE RISK OF RUNNING OVER OR CRUSHING A PERSON STANDING OR WORKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Antilock: ABS warning light

Recall 05V-032 · Feb 3, 2005 · 140 vehicles

Risk. THE ABS BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND IN AN ABS ASSISTED STOP THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Air suspension: lines and fittings

Recall 04V-594 · Dec 20, 2004 · 20 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPENSION AIR BAG FAILURE OR RUPTURE OF THE AIR LINE, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 04V-539 · Nov 9, 2004 · 28 vehicles

Risk. ANY TIME VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 04V-390 · Aug 10, 2004 · 33 vehicles

Risk. IF A VEHICLE LOSES A WHEEL WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A ROADWAY, A CRASH COULD OCCUR, PROPERTY DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Autocar.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Wxll year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wxll median. How we score

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