NHTSA Recall 13V184000: Service brakes, air
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 82 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Autocar Acx.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V184000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-1302 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | May 8, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.
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 13V184000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Acx | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Autocar Wx | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Autocar Wxll | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.