AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2013: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V028000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-04 2016-01-22 2016-01-22

Production Dates: 2012-08-15 - 2016-01-05

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1601

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1028

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

Consequence

If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.

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.