Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Industries, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2014 Xpert Vehicles Manufactured July 11, 2011, Through March 5, 2014. The Bolts Securing The Brake Valve To The Cab May Be Below The Required Torque Which Could Cause A Failure In The ConneCTIon Of The Airlines And The Brake Valve. Thus, The Vehicles Do Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPERT
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V199000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
Low Bolt Torque May Result In A Loss Of Brake Line Air Pressure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Correct The Brake Valve Mounting, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In June 2014. Owners May Contact Autocar’S Customer Service At 1-765-489-5499. Autocar’S Number For This Recall Is M-1406.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110711
End Of Manufacture
20140305
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
207
Date Owners Notified
20140620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20140423
Make Campaign Number
M-1406
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121