Recall
Autocar Acx — 09V107000
NHTSA ID
09V107000
Make
Autocar
Model
Acx
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-04-01
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
129
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A-0902
Summary
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 129 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER TO THE CAB MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BODY OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED UNDER THE SEAT. PROLONGED CHAFING MAY RESULT IN A HOLE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE.
Consequence
THE DISCHARGE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.