2015 AUTOCAR XPERT Recalls (4)

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.

Campaign:
15V281000 on 05/12/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
09/23/2013 - 04/21/2015
Affected:
41
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
16V723000 on 10/06/2016
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
03/01/2015 - 09/21/2016
Affected:
1,132
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2015 AUTOCAR XPERT TSBs (5)

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 3-873-005
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Autocar service program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the rh headlamp circuit in my 2014-2017 xperts
Bulletin:
SP 3-873-005
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Autocar service program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the rh headlamp circuit in my 2014-2017 xperts

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