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2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall - Campaign #13V138000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2012 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #13V138000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : AIR

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 AUTOCAR ACX
Manufacturer AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufactured between 1/24/2011 - 12/4/2012
Recalled on 4/12/2013
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/10/2013
# Affected 532
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Description Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequences Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Corrective action Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2012 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

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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