AUTOCAR ACX 2013: VISIBILITY/WIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V183000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR ACX 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-19 2013-05-08 2013-05-09

Production Dates: 2012-05-01 - 2012-11-15

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-1303

Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 797

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104

Summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."

Consequence

Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.

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.