Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V078000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V078000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 308 affected units, ARVIN-MERITOR/AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V078000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Arvin-meritor/auto slack adjusters
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 308

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0503
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p92a.2rb4_66ht
NHTSA ID: 05V078000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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