| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : WX | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030701 - 20041231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V032000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050211 | Date Received by ODI: 20050203 | Date Added to Database: 20050203 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOCAR, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0501 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 140 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AUTOMATIC BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE BRAKES MAY HAVE A SYSTEM FAULT THAT MAY NOT BE DETECTED BY THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UUNIT (ECU) AND THEREFORE WILL NOT GENERATE AN ABS WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK. |
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Consequence:
THE ABS BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED AND IN AN ABS ASSISTED STOP THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN VEHICLE CONTROL IS COMPROMISED THERE IS A CHANCE FOR A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, RESET AND CHECK THE ECU FOR FAULT LIGHTS AND CHECK THE ABS BRAKES. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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