2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recalls (9)

Campaign:
12V448000 on 09/12/2012
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
10/16/2011 - 06/17/2012
Affected:
20
Defect:
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:
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by september 28, 2012. owners may contact autocar industries, inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
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.
Campaign:
12V448000 on 09/12/2012
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
10/16/2011 - 06/17/2012
Affected:
20
Defect:
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:
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Correction:
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by september 28, 2012. owners may contact autocar industries, inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
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.
Campaign:
13V006000 on 01/09/2013
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
10/16/2011 - 09/16/2012
Affected:
80
Defect:
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:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
14V133000 on 03/23/2014
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
07/10/2011 - 03/04/2014
Affected:
207
Defect:
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:
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
14V198000 on 04/20/2014
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
07/10/2011 - 03/04/2014
Affected:
207
Defect:
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:
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
14V200000 on 04/20/2014
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
07/10/2011 - 03/04/2014
Affected:
207
Defect:
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:
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
14V199000 on 04/20/2014
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
07/10/2011 - 03/04/2014
Affected:
207
Defect:
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:
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
14V397000 on 07/02/2014
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
11/29/2011 - 11/04/2014
Affected:
287
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
14V397000 on 07/02/2014
Component:
Structure:frame and members
Manufactured:
11/29/2011 - 11/04/2014
Affected:
287
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2012 AUTOCAR XPERT TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
SP-2-230-003
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Autocar: instructions being provided for reprogramming ecm aftertreatment parameters for manual dpf regeneration by activating dash mounted switch. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-8-600-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Autocar: see document search button for owner letter. instructional information regarding the upgrading of hvac performance on certain vehicles. model xpert. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-8-600-002
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Autocar: see document search button for owner letter. instructions provided regarding upgrading hvac on certain vehicles. model xpert. *pe
Bulletin:
SP-8-600-003
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Autocar: see document search button for owner letter. instructions being provided by one of three different programs updating hvac on certain vehicles, using vin of these vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
SP 8-600-001
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service program instructions to improve hvac performance. emailed to dealers and service centers as well as customer list that request all campaign communications.
Bulletin:
SP 8-600-002
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service program instructions to improve hvac performance. emailed to dealers and service centers as well as customer list that requests all campaign communications.
Bulletin:
SP 8-600-003
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service program instructions to improve hvac performance. emailed to dealers and service centers as well as customer list that requests all campaign communications.

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