2012 Autocar Xpert Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V397000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1408
Manufactured Begin Date: November 30th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: November 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V397000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1408
Manufactured Begin Date: November 30th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: November 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: November 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V198000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1405
Manufactured Begin Date: July 11th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence Summary:
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V200000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1407
Manufactured Begin Date: July 11th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.

Consequence Summary:
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V199000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1406
Manufactured Begin Date: July 11th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence Summary:
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V133000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1401
Manufactured Begin Date: July 11th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: March 5th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: June 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.

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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V006000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1208
Manufactured Begin Date: October 17th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: September 17th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: March 1st, 2013

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Notes:
Autocar's recall campaign number is M-1208.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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V448000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1203
Manufactured Begin Date: October 17th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: June 18th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: September 20th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.

Consequence Summary:
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Notes:
Autocar's recall number is M-1203.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V448000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1203
Manufactured Begin Date: October 17th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: June 18th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: September 20th, 2012

Defect Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.

Consequence Summary:
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Notes:
Autocar's recall number is M-1203.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.