AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V512000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-12 2014-08-20 2014-08-20

Production Dates: 2014-05-23 - 2014-06-13

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T-1409

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1409.

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.