The problem
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting. Consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set. This could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.
The fix
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.
Contacts
Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar constructor series with 26,000 gvwr and greater. System: quick release air valve parking brake.
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, White Truck dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V103000.
- 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.