NHTSA Recall 07V290000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V290000; Date: Jul. 5, 2007
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Autocar WX; 2008 Autocar WX; 2007 Autocar Wxll; 2008 Autocar Wxll; 2007 Autocar WXR; 2008 Autocar WXR
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0702. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 14, 2007
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