2012 AUTOCAR ACX
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2012 Autocar ACX refuse trucks manufactured between March 17, 2011, and February 10, 2012. During the manufacturing process, the tag axle on the chassis may be removed, requiring two air lines to be reinstalled. If these air lines are reconnected incorrectly, the tag axle brakes will engage when the axle is lifted but will not function when the axle is lowered, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.
The manufacturer, McNEILUS, will notify truck owners and inspect and repair affected vehicles at no charge. The safety recall began on May 2, 2012. Owners of affected vehicles should contact McNEILUS at 507-374-6321.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
MCNEILUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND PERFORM REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MCNEILUS AT 507-374-6321.
MCNEILUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AUTOCAR ACX TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2012. THE REFUSE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PROCESS MAY REQUIRE THAT THE TAG AXLE ON THE CHASSIS BE REMOVED. DURING REMOVAL, TWO AIR LINES MUST BE REINSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION. IF THE AIR LINES ARE RECONNECTED INCORRECTLY, THE TAG AXLE BRAKES WILL BE APPLIED WHEN THE TAG AXLE IS LIFTED, BUT WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE TAG IS AXLE IS LOWERED.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.