Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACX
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
13V138000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Brake Components Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110124
End Of Manufacture
20121204
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
532
Date Owners Notified
20130610
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20130411
Make Campaign Number
A-1301