AUTOCAR WX 2008: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.