AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : XPEDITOR | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2012-08-15 - 2016-01-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V028000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-03-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-01-22 | Date Added to Database: 2016-01-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1601 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1028 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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