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
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 (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Autocar Wxll (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Autocar WXR (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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