2002 Autocar Wxll42 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2002 compare to other Wxll42 years?

Wxll42 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V492000SteeringDecember 26, 2003 · 307 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN DUAL STEER TRUCKS, THE 18" STEERING WHEELS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY. THE HORNS EITHER WORKED INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT A DRIVER FROM WARNING ANOTHER VEHICLE OR BYSTANDER OF THEIR PRESENCE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REASSEMBLE THE CONTACT PLATE POSITION OR ROLLER POSITION, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486.

2002 Autocar Wxll42 — common questions

Is the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Autocar Wxll42. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2002 compare to other Wxll42 years?

Does the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 have recalls?

2002 Autocar Wxll42 — common questions

Is the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 reliable?

Does the 2002 Autocar Wxll42 have recalls?

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