Auto Recalls for Consumers

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall - Campaign #08V612000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2009 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #08V612000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 103 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES WITH RIGHT-HAND DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS TIMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.

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Vehicle 2009 AUTOCAR ACX
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 12/21/2007 - 10/22/2008
Recalled on 11/25/2008
Influenced by AUTOCAR, LLC
Owners Notified on 12/18/2008
# Affected 33
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 103 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES WITH RIGHT-HAND DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS TIMING SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Consequences THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIR-OVER-HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, TO ENSURE SAFE BRAKING PERFORMANCE UNDER NORMAL AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.
Corrective action AUTOCAR WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for EQUIPMENT

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2009 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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