AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2014: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V289000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-07-08 2015-05-18 2015-05-18

Production Dates: 2010-10-12 - 2015-05-12

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1502

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1123

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button "sometimes referred to as the park brake valve" is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.

Consequence

The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.

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.