Defect Description For Recall
Autocar, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2013 Xpeditor Heavy-Duty Class 8 Vehicles, Manufactured From September 10, 2010, Through September 10, 2012, Equipped With A Vehicle Rearward Rollaway Alarm. The Motion Sensor For The Alarm May Not Have Been Installed Correctly And The Alarm May Fail To Sound When The Vehicle Is Out Of Gear And In A Rearward Rollaway Situation.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPEDITOR
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V472000
Component Description
Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External
Effect Of Defect
Without An Audible Warning That The Vehicle Is In A Rearward Rollaway Situation, There Is An Increased Risk That The Vehicle May Hit A Pedestrian Or Another Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Affected Vehicles, Free Of Charge. The Safety Began On December 6, 2012. Owners May Contact Autocar, Llc, At 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100910
End Of Manufacture
20120910
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
542
Date Owners Notified
20121206
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20120927
Make Campaign Number
A-1204