Recall
Autocar Acx — 13V138000
NHTSA ID
13V138000
Make
Autocar
Model
Acx
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2013-04-11
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Units Affected
532
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A-1301
Summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.