2015 Autocar Xpert Recalls

All 2015 Autocar Xpert 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.

May 13th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V281000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MDTT-01
Manufactured Begin Date: September 24th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 22nd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: June 16th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

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.

July 3rd, 2014

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.

July 3rd, 2014

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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