Conventional: airRecall 13V-138 · 2011–2013 Autocar ACX
AUTOCAR, LLC recall 13V-138 covers 532 2011–2013 Autocar ACX for a conventional: air problem, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V138000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 24, 2011 to December 4, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Leaking MGM brake chambersNHTSA