Recall 05V-078: 2005 Autocar WX, 2005 Autocar Wxll and 1 more
AUTOCAR, LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Mar 1, 2005, covering about 308 vehicles.
The problem
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "air brake systems." the auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.
The risk
This may result in a reduction or elimination of the automatic adjustment function. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
The fix
Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or autocar at 765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0503.customers may also 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Slack Adjusters |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V078000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-078?
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "air brake systems." the auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.
How is recall 05V-078 fixed?
Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or autocar at 765-489-5499.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.