2012 Autocar ACX recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2012 autocar ACX trucks, manufactured from march 17, 2011, through february 10, 2012. The refuse truck manufacturing process may require that the tag axle on the chassis be removed. During removal, two air lines must be reinstalled in the correct location. If the air lines are reconnected incorrectly, the tag axle brakes will be applied when the tag axle is lifted, but will not function when the tag is axle is lowered.
💥 The risk
Reduced braking ability could increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Mcneilus will notify owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on may 2, 2012. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.
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
- 12V083000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 41-0967369
- Manufacturer
- MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING
- Vehicles affected
- 111
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 2, 2012
- Built
- Mar 17, 2011 – Feb 10, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mcneilus safety recall campaign no. 41-0967369. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.