Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy-Duty Class 8 Vehicles, The Automatic Antilock Brake System (Abs) Brake Sensor Bracket May Not Have Been Installed Correctly On The Front Axle And May Interfere With The Brake Shoe Return Spring. This Could Cause The Brakes To Not Release Or May Cause An Unexpected Front Wheel Lockup And Possible Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXLL
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04V539000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Effect Of Defect
Any Time Vehicle Control Is Compromised A Crash May Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reposition The Abs Sensor Bracket Into Its Proper Location And The Replacement Of The Brake Return Springs And S-Cam Rollers. The Recall Began On November 24, 2004. Owners Should Contact Autocar At 1-877-973-3486.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030901
End Of Manufacture
20040930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20041124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20041109
Make Campaign Number
A-0403