Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V138000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V138000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2013 acx vehicles manufactured january 24, 2011, through december 4, 2012 Includes 532 affected units, Air Brake Leakage may cause Brake Drag, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2013 acx vehicles manufactured january 24, 2011, through december 4, 2012
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.