6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2014-03-24
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in june 2014. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is m-1401.
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEATS
Posted on: 2014-04-21
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, seating systems.
Consequence
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in june 2014. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is m-1405.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2014-04-21
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
Consequence
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in june 2014. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is m-1407.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2014-04-21
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in june 2014. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is m-1406.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2014-07-03
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Posted on: 2014-07-03
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.