The problem
Autocar is recalling 103 my 2008-2009 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles with right-hand drive. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'Air brake systems.' The air brake systems timing specifications are not in compliance with the standard.
The risk
This standard specifies performance and equipment requirements for vehicles equipped with air brake systems, including air-over-hydraulic brake systems, to ensure safe braking performance under normal and emergency conditions.
The fix
Autocar will repair these vehicles. The recall began on december 11, 2008. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Contacts
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V612000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.