6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2014-08-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - 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 #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
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.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-12-27
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 xspotter vehicles. The headlamp relay may disconnect from the fuse box, causing the headlights to shut off.
Consequence
Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on february 24, 2020. The recall began august 27, 2020. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2002.
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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-12-27
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 xspotter vehicles. The headlamp relay may disconnect from the fuse box, causing the headlights to shut off.
Consequence
Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on february 24, 2020. The recall began august 27, 2020. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2002.
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.