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Vehicle recall 07V290000 · July 5, 2007

Autocar WX, Wxll and 1 more model

On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of…

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 equipped with bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact autocar at 765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no.a-0702.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
07V290000
Reported to NHTSA
July 5, 2007
Filed by
AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
A-0702
Owner notification
September 14, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected
26
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Parking brake
Recall 07V290000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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