2003–2004 Autocar WX & 2003–2004 Autocar Wxll + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V032000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0501
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 140
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-973-3486
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 11, 2005
- Built
- Jul 1, 2003 – Dec 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.