AUTOCAR XPERT 2012: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V397000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPERT 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-11-20 2014-07-02 2014-07-03

Production Dates: 2011-11-30 - 2014-11-05

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1408

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 287

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body "where optional equipment could be installed". When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.

Consequence

The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.

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.