Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Industries, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2015 Xpert Trucks Manufactured November 30, 2011, To November 5, 2014 And Having A 164-Inch Wheelbase And A Sweeper Body Which Is Mounted With A Gap Between The Cab And The Body (Where Optional Equipment Could Be Installed). When Being Driven At Speeds Above 25Mph, The Affected Vehicles May Have An Unexpected Bounce.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPERT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
14V397000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
The Unexpected Bounce May Cause The Operator To Lose Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Remedy For This Recall Is Still Under Development. An Interim Notice Was Mailed To Owners In August 2014. The Recall Began On November 20, 2014. Owners May Contact Autocar Customer Service At 1-765-489-5499. Autocar’S Number For This Recall Is M-1408.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20111130
End Of Manufacture
20141105
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
287
Date Owners Notified
20141120
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20140702
Make Campaign Number
M-1408