Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 19, 2009

(Campaign #: A-0903)

PARK BRAKE RESET PRESSURE

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 183 MY 2008-2009 WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE PARK BRAKE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY SET THE PARK BRAKE AT 70-PSI DESCENDING PRESSURE ON THE PRIMARY AIR SYSTEM WHEN THE WORK BRAKE IS APPLIED. IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE PARK BRAKES DO NOT APPLY AUTOMATICALLY AT 70-PSI; INSTEAD, THEY APPLY AT 10-PSI. THE LINES BETWEEN THE PARK BRAKE VALVES MAY BE CROSSED, CAUSING THEM TO APPLY INCORRECTLY.

NHTSA ID: 09V167000

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# of Units Affected: 183

Consequence Summary:

BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 2009

(Campaign #: A-0902)

FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 129 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER TO THE CAB MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BODY OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED UNDER THE SEAT. PROLONGED CHAFING MAY RESULT IN A HOLE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE.

NHTSA ID: 09V107000

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# of Units Affected: 129

Consequence Summary:

THE DISCHARGE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 19, 2009

(Campaign #: A-0901)

QUICK RELEASE VALVES

AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 690 MY 2008-2009 ACX, WX AND WXLL HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THERE ARE QRV'S IN TWO AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST IS IN THE LIFT AXLE AIR LINES. A LEAK IN THAT QRV WOULD AFFECT THE RATE AT WHICH THE TAG/PUSHER AXLE IS LOWERED/LIFTED. THE SECOND IS IN THE PARK BRAKE AIR LINES. A LEAK IN THAT QRV WOULD RELEASE PRESSURE ON THE PARK BRAKE SPRINGS; IF THE LEAD IS LARGE ENOUGH, THE PRESSURE WILL DROP AND SET THE BRAKES ON THE REAR AXLE.

NHTSA ID: 09V060000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 690

Consequence Summary:

DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND BRAKING CAPABILITY WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

AUTOCAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY, AT NO COST TO THE VEHICLE'S OWNER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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