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Autocar 2011–2013 Parking Brake recall

Recalled April 11, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V138000 · Autocar

Hazard
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.
Units
532 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Autocar ACX
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov