The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V138000·Announced 2013-04-11

Autocar Recalls 2011-2013 ACX Trucks Due to Parking Brake Drag

Autocar is recalling 532 ACX trucks because a parking brake defect may cause overheating and 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 (brake system) where the source explicitly states that overheated components could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for significant property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured between January 24, 2011, and December 4, 2012. The recall affects 532 vehicles equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that use 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. This brake dragging can lead to overheated brake components, which could result in a fire.

Autocar will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR ACX
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
532

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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