Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPERT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V448000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
A ReduCTIon Or Complete Loss Of Braking Capability Can Lead To Increased Stopping Distances And/Or The Increased Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
All Of The Affected Vehicles Were Corrected By September 28, 2012. Owners May Contact Autocar Industries, Inc., At 1-765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20111017
End Of Manufacture
20120618
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20120920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20120913
Make Campaign Number
M-1203