AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V648000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-04 2015-10-13 2015-10-13

Production Dates: 2014-01-03 - 2015-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1505

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 483

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured January 3, 2014, to August 13, 2015. In dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations, the right-side brake plunger may stick and cause the brakes to drag.

Consequence

If the brake plunger is not functioning properly and affecting braking performance, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake plunger, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1505.

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.