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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 15V289: Parking Brake May Engage Unexpectedly While Driving

NHTSA campaign 15V289, reported May 18, 2015, 1,123 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The parking brake control valve (synchronization valve) on certain trucks can cause the parking brake to engage if the driver tries to release it without first firmly pressing the service brake. This can happen at any speed and may be unexpected to the driver.

An unexpected parking brake engagement while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash. Only vehicles with the park brake button located to the right of the steering wheel in certain cab configurations are affected.

An authorized dealer will replace the synchronization valve with a new one that has a lower opening pressure, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 (recall number ACX-1502), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V289Autocar, LLC
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Risk
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
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.

Affected vehicles

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