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Autocar - Missing air tank drain valves fmvss 121
Official notice
8 May 2013
Last checked
8 May 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Autocar - Missing air tank drain valves fmvss 121. 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. Published 2013-05-08.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
82
Recall number
A-1302
Official notice
2013-05-08
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Autocar. Contact: Autocar, LLC.
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