NHTSA Recall 05V078000: Slack adjusters (service brakes)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 308 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Wx.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V078000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0503 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Report received | March 1, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with arvinmeritor auto slack adjusters, fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 121, "air brake systems." the auto slack adjusters may not properly adjusts.
Safety risk
This may result in a reduction or elimination of the automatic adjustment function. Any time vehicle control is compromised a crash may occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and the slack adjusters replaced if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or autocar at 765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar recall no. A-0503.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 05V078000
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.