Recall 06V042000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 06V042000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 30 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
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.
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, EXPOSED 12V TERMINALS ON THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HINGED METAL LATCH ON THE BATTERY BOX LID. WHEN LATCHING OR UN-LATCHING THE BATTERY BOX LID, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A PERSON WEARING METAL JEWELRY (LIKE A WATCH OR FINGER RING) MIGHT CONNECT THE GROUNDED, METAL LATCH TO THE EXPOSED POSITIVE TERMINALS ON THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THROUGH SUCH JEWELRY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE SWITCH TO A POSITION FURTHER AWAY FROM THE METAL CATCH AND INSTALL ISOLATING PROTECTORS OVER THE BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH TERMINALS. THE RECALL IS BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2004 | Check VINs |
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2005 | Check VINs |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2004 | Check VINs |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2005 | Check VINs |
| AUTOCAR | WXR | 2004 | Check VINs |
| AUTOCAR | WXR | 2005 | Check VINs |
Other AUTOCAR, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent AUTOCAR, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V055000 | Jan 29, 2026 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | AUTOCAR | 37 |
| 25V875000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | AUTOCAR | 1 |
| 25V746000 | Oct 30, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | AUTOCAR | 239 |
| 25V679000 | Oct 9, 2025 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | AUTOCAR | 2,848 |
| 25V660000 | Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING:COLUMN | AUTOCAR | 4,687 |
| 25V449000 | Jul 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | AUTOCAR | 49 |
| 25V451000 | Jul 3, 2025 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | AUTOCAR | 195 |
| 25V258000 | Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | AUTOCAR | 224 |
| 25V209000 | Apr 3, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | AUTOCAR | 5 |
| 25V208000 | Apr 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | AUTOCAR | 1,000 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.