2008–2009 Autocar Wxll recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Braking capability would increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V167000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-0903
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 183
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 27, 2009
- Built
- Aug 24, 2008 – Apr 14, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .