Recall 13V138000

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Report Date

20130411

Component

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	AUTOCAR	ACX
2012	AUTOCAR	ACX
2013	AUTOCAR	ACX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.