NHTSA Recall 13V138000: Air (parking brake)
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 532 vehicles. It affects 2011–2013 Autocar Acx.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-1301 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › AIR |
| Report received | April 11, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Safety risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V138000
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.