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Vehicle recall 08V612000 · November 24, 2008

2008-2009 Autocar ACX

These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' the air brake systems timing specifications are not in…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Autocar is recalling 103 my 2008-2009 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles with right-hand drive. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' the air brake systems timing specifications are not in compliance with the standard.
Consequence
This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
Remedy
Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall began on December 11, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Customers may 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
08V612000
Reported to NHTSA
November 24, 2008
Filed by
AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
A-0806
Owner notification
December 18, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
33
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air
Recall 08V612000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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