NHTSA Recall 08V612000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V612000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Autocar ACX; 2009 Autocar ACX
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 33
Recall Summary:
Autocar is recalling 103 my 2008-2009 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles with right-hand drive. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems. ' the air brake systems timing specifications are not in compliance with the standard.
How to Fix:
Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall began on December 11, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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: Dec 18, 2008
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