NHTSA Recall 13V138000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V138000; Date: Apr. 11, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Autocar ACX; 2012 Autocar ACX; 2013 Autocar ACX
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:air
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 532
Recall Summary:
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 acx vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using mgm j24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
How to Fix:
Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is a-1301.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2013
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