2008 AUTOCAR WXLL RECALL - #09V167000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 183 MY 2008-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE PARK BRAKE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARK BRAKE AT 70-PSI DESCENDING PRESSURE ON THE PRIMARY AIR SYSTEM WHEN THE WORK BRAKE IS APPLIED. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE PARK BRAKES DO NOT APPLY AUTOMATICALLY AT 70-PSI; INSTEAD, THEY APPLY AT 10-PSI. THE LINES BETWEEN THE PARK BRAKE VALVES MAY BE CROSSED, CAUSING THEM TO APPLY INCORRECTLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
8/24/2008 - 4/14/2009 |
| Recalled on |
5/19/2009 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/27/2009 |
| # Affected |
183 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 183 MY 2008-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE PARK BRAKE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARK BRAKE AT 70-PSI DESCENDING PRESSURE ON THE PRIMARY AIR SYSTEM WHEN THE WORK BRAKE IS APPLIED. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE PARK BRAKES DO NOT APPLY AUTOMATICALLY AT 70-PSI; INSTEAD, THEY APPLY AT 10-PSI. THE LINES BETWEEN THE PARK BRAKE VALVES MAY BE CROSSED, CAUSING THEM TO APPLY INCORRECTLY. |
| Consequences |
BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. 0903.OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 AUTOCAR WXLL Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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