Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Equipped With Bendix Automatic Brake Systems (Abs), The Brakes May Have A System Fault That May Not Be Detected By The Abs Electronic Control Uunit (Ecu) And Therefore Will Not Generate An Abs Warning Light On The Dash Of The Truck.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WXR
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V032000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
Effect Of Defect
The Abs Brakes May Not Perform As Designed And In An Abs Assisted Stop The Driver May Not Be Able To Maintain Steering Control Of The Vehicle. When Vehicle Control Is Compromised There Is A Chance For A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect, Reset And Check The Ecu For Fault Lights And Check The Abs Brakes Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 11, 2005. Owners May Contact Autocar At 1-877-973-3486.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20030701
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
140
Date Owners Notified
20050211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20050203
Make Campaign Number
A-0501