AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2017: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : XPEDITOR | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2008-04-18 - 2019-01-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V091000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-02-15 | Date Added to Database: 2019-02-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1903 | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 260 | ||
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Summary:
Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air brake systems." |
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Consequence:
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash. |
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Remedy:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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