NHTSA Recall 05V032000: Abs warning light (service brakes)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 140 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V032000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0501 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › ABS WARNING LIGHT |
| Report received | February 3, 2005 |
| Owner notification | February 11, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, reset and check the ECU for fault lights and check the ABS brakes free of charge. The recall began on february 11, 2005. Owners may contact autocar at 1-877-973-3486.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0501.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V032000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.