2005 Autocar WX, Autocar WXLL and others recall: slack adjusters

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on March 1, 2005. It covers about 308 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 308
reported: Mar 1, 2005

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "air brake systems." the auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.
Risk: This may result in a reduction or elimination of the automatic adjustment function. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑866‑668‑7221 or autocar at 765‑489‑5499.

Recall number 05V078000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 05V078000

Is there a recall on the 2005 Autocar WX, Autocar WXLL and others slack adjusters?

Yes. Recall 05V078000, reported on March 1, 2005, covers about 308 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V078000?

Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑866‑668‑7221 or autocar at 765‑489‑5499.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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