2012–2015 Autocar Xpert recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V397000
- Manufacturer recall #
- M-1408
- Manufacturer
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 287
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 20, 2014
- Built
- Nov 30, 2011 – Nov 5, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.