AUTOCAR WX 2008: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-03-23 | 2023-01-23 | 2023-01-24 |
Production Dates: 2006-02-24 - 2007-06-09
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-2303 ACTT-2301
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11353
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
