2012 AUTOCAR WX RECALL - #13V184000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 AUTOCAR WX |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/16/2004 - 9/10/2012 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2013 |
| # Affected |
82 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 AUTOCAR WX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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