The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V083000·Announced 2012-03-02

McNeilus Recalls 2012 Autocar ACX Trucks for Brake Defect

McNeilus is recalling certain 2012 Autocar ACX refuse trucks because incorrectly reconnected air lines may cause the tag axle brakes to fail when the axle is lowered.

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 in the braking system that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012 Autocar ACX refuse trucks manufactured between March 17, 2011, and February 10, 2012. The recall addresses a potential defect in the power train axle assembly.

During the manufacturing process, the tag axle on the chassis may be removed. If the two air lines are not reinstalled in the correct location, the tag axle brakes will apply when the axle is lifted but will not function when the axle is lowered. This defect could result in reduced braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash.

McNeilus will notify owners and inspect the vehicles to perform repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on May 2, 2012. Owners may contact McNeilus at 507-374-6321 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR ACX
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING
Category
Vehicle — Refuse Truck
Hazard
Affected units
111

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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