Recall 13V184000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Defect in 2005-2013 AUTOCAR WXLL
RECALL This recall affects up to 82 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V184000 |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 82 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 AUTOCAR WX, 2005 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2005 AUTOCAR ACX, 2006 AUTOCAR WX, 2006 AUTOCAR ACX, 2006 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2007 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2007 AUTOCAR WX, 2007 AUTOCAR ACX, 2008 AUTOCAR ACX, 2008 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2008 AUTOCAR WX, 2009 AUTOCAR ACX, 2009 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2009 AUTOCAR WX, 2010 AUTOCAR ACX, 2010 AUTOCAR WX, 2010 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2011 AUTOCAR WX, 2011 AUTOCAR ACX, 2011 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2012 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2012 AUTOCAR ACX, 2012 AUTOCAR WX, 2013 AUTOCAR WXLL, 2013 AUTOCAR WX, 2013 AUTOCAR ACX
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Defect 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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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