Recall 04V539000: 2004 Autocar WX and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 9, 2004

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

28vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (abs) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake shoe return spring. This could cause the brakes to not release or may cause an unexpected front wheel lockup and possible loss of vehicle control.

Possible consequence

Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will reposition the abs sensor bracket into its proper location and the replacement of the brake return springs and s-cam rollers. The recall began on november 24, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Autocar WX1 complaints
• 2004 Autocar Wxll0 complaints