Defect Description For Recall
Autocar, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2015 Autocar Acx Front-End Loader Garbage Trucks Manufactured March 8, 2013, To September 24, 2014. The Mounting Brackets Of The First Cross Member Behind The Engine May Fail And Cause The Cross Member To Detach From The Frame Rails.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
ACX
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V204000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Other Components That Are Supported By The Cross Member May Separate From The Vehicle If The Cross Member Detaches, Becoming Road Hazards And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Aluminum Mounting Brackets With A High Tensile Steel Brackets, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 2, 2015. Owners May Contact Autocar Customer Service At 1-888-218-3611. Autocar’S Number For This Recall Is Acx-1501.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130308
End Of Manufacture
20140924
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
195
Date Owners Notified
20150602
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20150406
Make Campaign Number
ACX-1501