2012 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #12V083000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUTOCAR ACX TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012. THE REFUSE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PROCESS MAY REQUIRE THAT THE TAG AXLE ON THE CHASSIS BE REMOVED. DURING REMOVAL, TWO AIR LINES MUST BE REINSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION. IF THE AIR LINES ARE RECONNECTED INCORRECTLY, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED WHEN THE TAG AXLE IS LIFTED, BUT WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE TAG IS AXLE IS LOWERED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
3/17/2011 - 2/10/2012 |
| Recalled on |
3/2/2012 |
| Influenced by |
MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
5/2/2012 |
| # Affected |
111 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUTOCAR ACX TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012. THE REFUSE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PROCESS MAY REQUIRE THAT THE TAG AXLE ON THE CHASSIS BE REMOVED. DURING REMOVAL, TWO AIR LINES MUST BE REINSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION. IF THE AIR LINES ARE RECONNECTED INCORRECTLY, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED WHEN THE TAG AXLE IS LIFTED, BUT WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE TAG IS AXLE IS LOWERED. |
| Consequences |
REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
MCNEILUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND PERFORM REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321. |
| Notes |
MCNEILUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 41-0967369. OWNERS MAY ALSO 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. |
| See also |
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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