Vehicle recall 09V167000 · May 19, 2009
2008-2009 Autocar Wxll
The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is…
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- Summary
- Autocar is recalling 183 my 2008-2009 wxll heavy duty class 8 vehicles. The park brake button on the right-hand side of the vehicle should automatically set the park brake at 70-psi descending pressure on the primary air system when the work brake is applied. In the affected vehicles, the park brakes do not apply automatically at 70-psi; instead, they apply at 10-psi. The lines between the park brake valves may be crossed, causing them to apply incorrectly.
- Consequence
- Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 9, 2009. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
- Notes
- Autocar recall no. 0903.OWNERS 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
- 09V167000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2009
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-0903
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 183
- 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 Wxll (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
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