Autocar Recalls 2011-2012 ACX Trucks for Brake Fire Risk
Autocar is recalling 269 model year 2011-2012 ACX heavy-duty trucks because cold weather may cause brake valves to leak, leading to continuous braking, overheating, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where brake failure can lead to a fire or loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling 269 model year 2011-2012 ACX heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles manufactured between December 22, 2010, and December 5, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Bendix ATR-6 anti-lock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these valves may develop internal leakage, which can deliver air pressure to the primary or secondary brakes, causing continuous brake application.
The continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. It can also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to provide proper warning to other drivers.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair free of charge until Bendix develops a permanent remedy. The safety recall began on August 8, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- AUTOCAR ACX
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
- Affected units
- 269
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ACX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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