2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-03-21
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 acx, wx, and wxll vehicles manufactured july 30, 2007, through february 10, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g or isx12 g engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action
Cummins inc. And cummins wesport inc. Will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. The recall began on april 12, 2014. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is a-1402.
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 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2015-04-06
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured march 8, 2013, to september 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
Consequence
Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on june 2, 2015. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1501.
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.