2005-2013 Autocar Acx, Autocar WX and others recall: service brakes, air

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on May 8, 2013. It covers about 82 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 82
reported: May 8, 2013
owners notified: Jun 27, 2013

Service brakes, air

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 13V184000

Affected vehicles

Autocar Acx 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Autocar WX 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Autocar WXLL 2005-2013 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Questions about recall 13V184000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2013 Autocar Acx, Autocar WX and others service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 13V184000, reported on May 8, 2013, covers about 82 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V184000?

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.

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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