2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2014-03-21
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 xspotter vehicles manufactured november 23, 2009, through october 21, 2013, and equipped with cummins westport model isl g and 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 t-1403.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-05-13
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 xpert and xspotter vehicles manufactured september 24, 2013, to april 22, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of autocar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 16, 2015. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-589-5499 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-01.
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.