Defect Description For Recall
Autocar, Llc Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2013 Acx, Wx, And Wxll Trucks Built November 16, 2004, Through September 10, 2012. On The Affected Vehicles, The Air Brake Systems Were Built Without The Required Air Tank Drain Valve. Therefore, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACX
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
13V184000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Air Tanks With Valves Omitted Will Not Drain If Moisture Is Introduced Into The Tank, Potentially Reducing Air Capacity In The Air Brake System, Which Could Cause A ReduCTIon In Brake Performance And Equipment Durability, Thus Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 27, 2013. Owners May Contact Autocar At 1-765-489-5499. Autocar’S Recall Campaign Number Is A-1302.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20041116
End Of Manufacture
20120910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
82
Date Owners Notified
20130627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20130508
Make Campaign Number
A-1302
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121