Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V448000

Electrical system: wiring

AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-09-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V448000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
2012-09-13
Owners notified
2012-09-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
AUTOCAR Xpert2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.