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- PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Autocar Xpeditor (ACX) and Legend (DC) trucks may have a parking brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly during an air loss event. The warning light is required to be accurate under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, and these vehicles do not meet that requirement.
A parking brake warning light that comes on when it should not can mislead the driver about the brake's status, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Autocar dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. For questions, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Legend | 202120222023 |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20162017201820192020202120222023 |