2015 Autocar Acx Recalls

All 2015 Autocar Acx recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

April 6th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V204000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1501
Manufactured Begin Date: March 8th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: September 24th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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