NHTSA Recall 09V060000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V060000; Date: Feb. 19, 2009
Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Autocar ACX; 2009 Autocar ACX; 2008 Autocar WX; 2009 Autocar WX; 2008 Autocar Wxll; 2009 Autocar Wxll
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 690
Recall Summary:
Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (qrv). There are qrv's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that qrv would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that qrv would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle.
How to Fix:
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall began on April 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar recall no. A-0901. 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: Apr 9, 2009
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