2008–2009 Autocar ACX recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall began on december 11, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
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
- 08V612000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0806
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 33
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 18, 2008
- Built
- Dec 21, 2007 – Oct 22, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.