Recall 09V167000: 2008–2009 Autocar Wxll

Report received

May 19, 2009

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

183vehicles

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 183 my 2008-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is applied. In the affected vehicles, the park brakes do not apply automatically at 70-psi; instead, they apply at 10-psi. The lines between the park brake valves may be crossed, causing them to apply incorrectly.

Possible consequence

Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 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 Wxll0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar Wxll0 complaints