Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
ATC Issue All Types; Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Conflict Ground Conflict; Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
Flight Crew Rejected Takeoff; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Human Factors; Procedure
On takeoff at approximately 80kt Tower said 'Takeoff clearance canceled; vehicle on runway.'I immediately rejected the takeoff. Accomplished rejected takeoff procedure. When the autobrake engaged in RTO the aircraft pulled to the left. I compensated and brought aircraft to a stop. ATC directed us to exit to the right. ATC informed us that 'there was a lot of blue smoke' from the aircraft when we rejected. Clearing the runway we asked for a spot to stop and made an announcement to the passengers. I also asked if airport operation vehicles that were checking the runway could inspect our wheels. This was done and they said there was no damage. Due to the smoke and the pull to the left by the autobrake system I decided to return to the gate.Maintenance and dispatch were advised and we taxied to gate.
A320 Captain reported rejecting the takeoff at 80 knots when ATC reported a truck on the runway. During the stop the aircraft pulled to the left and smoke was observed; so they returned to the gate for maintenance attention.