5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.
DEFECT #3 - 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.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The recall is expected to begin on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
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 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
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.