2008 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #08V612000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 103 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES WITH RIGHT-HAND DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS TIMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
12/21/2007 - 10/22/2008 |
| Recalled on |
11/25/2008 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2008 |
| # Affected |
33 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 103 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES WITH RIGHT-HAND DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS TIMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIR-OVER-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS. |
| Corrective action |
AUTOCAR WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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