AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2015: SERVICE BRAKES
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : XPEDITOR | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2012-06-26 - 2015-11-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V050000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-03-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-01-23 | Date Added to Database: 2017-01-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1701 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38 | ||
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Summary:
Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage. |
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Consequence:
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701. |
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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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