2011-2013 Autocar Acx recall: air

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on April 11, 2013. It covers about 532 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 532
reported: Apr 11, 2013
owners notified: Jun 10, 2013

Parking brake: conventional: air

What is wrong: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Risk: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.

Recall number 13V138000

Affected vehicles

Autocar Acx 2011-2013 2011 2012 2013

Questions about recall 13V138000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Autocar Acx air?

Yes. Recall 13V138000, reported on April 11, 2013, covers about 532 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V138000?

Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.

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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