Recall
Autocar Wxll — 09V167000
NHTSA ID
09V167000
Make
Autocar
Model
Wxll
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-05-19
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
183
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A-0903
Summary
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.
Consequence
BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.