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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V184000

2013 Autocar Wxll | 2006 Autocar Wx | 2005 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxll | 2005 Autocar Wxll | 2012 Autocar Wxll | 2010 Autocar Acx | 2006 Autocar Acx | 2005 Autocar Acx | 2013 Autocar Wx | 2011 Autocar Wx | 2013 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Acx | 2011 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Wx | 2010 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Wxll — Service brakes, air

Published May 9, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 8, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V184000, published May 9, 2013 and initiated May 8, 2013. Recalling firm: Autocar, LLC; 2013 Autocar Wxll | 2006 Autocar Wx | 2005 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxll | 2005 Autocar Wxll | 2012 Autocar Wxll | 2010 Autocar Acx | 2006 Autocar Acx | 2005 Autocar Acx | 2013 Autocar Wx | 2011 Autocar Wx | 2013 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Acx | 2011 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Wx | 2010 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Wxll — Service brakes, air.

What's the hazard

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

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Recall details

Brand
AUTOCAR
Model
WXLL
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Lot
2013 AUTOCAR WXLL | 2006 AUTOCAR WX | 2005 AUTOCAR WX | 2007 AUTOCAR WXLL | 2005 AUTOCAR WXLL | 2012 AUTOCAR WXLL | 2010 AUTOCAR ACX | 2006 AUTOCAR ACX | 2005 AUTOCAR ACX | 2013 AUTOCAR WX | 2011 AUTOCAR WX | 2013 AUTOCAR ACX | 2007 AUTOCAR WX | 2009 AUTOCAR ACX | 2011 AUTOCAR ACX | 2012 AUTOCAR ACX | 2007 AUTOCAR ACX | 2012 AUTOCAR WX | 2010 AUTOCAR WX | 2009 AUTOCAR WXLL
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Autocar Wxll | 2006 Autocar Wx | 2005 Autocar Wx | 2007 Autocar Wxll | 2005 Autocar Wxll | 2012 Autocar Wxll | 2010 Autocar Acx | 2006 Autocar Acx | 2005 Autocar Acx | 2013 Autocar Wx | 2011 Autocar Wx | 2013 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Acx | 2011 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Acx | 2007 Autocar Acx | 2012 Autocar Wx | 2010 Autocar Wx | 2009 Autocar Wxll — Service brakes, air recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V184000 on May 9, 2013. Reported hazard: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What should I do if I have this product?

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: WXLL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)