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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V512📅 Aug 20, 2014

2015 Autocar Xspotter recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

💥 The risk

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1409.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V512000
Manufacturer recall #
T-1409
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Vehicles affected
19
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-223-4583
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 12, 2014
Built
May 23, 2014 – Jun 13, 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V512 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V512?

2015 Autocar Xspotter. 19 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Autocar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-223-4583.