Recall 09V060000: 2008–2009 Autocar ACX and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 19, 2009

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

690vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

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

Autocar is recalling 690 my 2008-2009 acx, wx and wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with quick release valves (qrv). There are qrv's in two areas of the vehicle. The first is in the lift axle air lines. A leak in that qrv would affect the rate at which the tag/pusher axle is lowered/lifted. The second is in the park brake air lines. A leak in that qrv would release pressure on the park brake springs; if the lead is large enough, the pressure will drop and set the brakes on the rear axle.

Possible consequence

Drivers would not be aware of brake system failure and braking capability would not be possible, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility, at no cost to the vehicle's owner. The recall began on april 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Autocar ACX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar ACX0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2008 Autocar Wxll0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar Wxll0 complaints