Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Actt Heavy Duty Class 8 Terminal Tractors Manufactured From February 23, 2011, Through June 24, 2011. These Vehicles May Develop Cracks In The Top Flange Of The Right-Hand Frame Rail At The Clearance Cut-Out For The Engine Air Intake System. This Is Due To High Stress Induced At The Location Of The Cut-Out When The Vehicle Is Subjected To Severe Duty Cycles.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACTT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V405000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, Cracking In The Frame Rail May Propagate And Cause The Frame Rail To Fail, Resulting In Changes In Vehicle Handling And/Or Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
An Owner Notification Letter Will Be Mailed Which Will Provide InstruCTIons For Scheduling Repair Of The Vehicle At An Authorized Autocar Service Facility. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 28, 2011. Owners May Contact Autocar At 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110223
End Of Manufacture
20110624
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
20110928
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20110804
Make Campaign Number
T-1101