AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V050000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-17 | 2017-01-23 | 2017-01-27 |
Production Dates: 2012-06-26 - 2015-11-05
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1701
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 38
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
