Vehicle recall 05V032000 · February 3, 2005
Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (ABS), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the ABS electronic control…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with bendix automatic brake systems (ABS), the brakes may have a system fault that may not be detected by the ABS electronic control uunit (ECU) and therefore will not generate an ABS warning light on the dash of the truck.
- Consequence
- The ABS brakes may not perform as designed and in an ABS assisted stop the driver may not be able to maintain steering control of the vehicle. When vehicle control is compromised there is a chance for a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ECU for fault lights and check the ABS brakes free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. A-0501.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V032000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 3, 2005
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0501
- Owner notification
- February 11, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 140
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › ABS warning light
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 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Autocar Wxll (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Autocar WXR (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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