Vehicle recall 04V539000 · November 9, 2004
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (ABS) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the automatic antilock brake system (ABS) brake sensor bracket may not have been installed correctly on the front axle and may interfere with the brake shoe return spring. This could cause the brakes to not release or may cause an unexpected front wheel lockup and possible loss of vehicle control.
- Consequence
- Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the ABS sensor bracket into its proper location and the replacement of the brake return springs and s-cam rollers. The recall began on November 24, 2004. Owners should contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0403.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V539000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2004
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0403
- Owner notification
- November 24, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar WX (2004): 2004
- Autocar Wxll (2004): 2004
- Autocar WXR (2004): 2004
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