Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Industries, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Xpert And Xspotter Vehicles Manufactured September 24, 2013, To April 22, 2015, And Equipped With Certain Cummins WeSTPort Isl G Engines. Excessive Engine Crankcase Pressures May Cause The 90-Degree Elbow Of The Vent Tube Assembly To Detach From The Crankcase Ventilation Breather, Possibly Allowing Engine Oil To Come Into Contact With Hot Surfaces.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XSPOTTER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V281000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If Engine Oil Comes Into Contact With A Hot Surface, There Could Be Is An Increased Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Cummins Will Notify Owners On Behalf Of Autocar, And Cummins Service Centers Will Administer The Repairs Which Include Securing The Ends Of The 90-Degree Elbow And Reprogramming The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) With Software That Can Adjust The Engine Output Under Misfire Conditions To Limit Crankcase Pressures. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 16, 2015. Owners May Contact Autocar Customer Service At 1-765-589-5499 Or Cummins Inc. At 1-800-343-7357. Autocar’S Number For This Recall Is Mdtt-01.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130924
End Of Manufacture
20150422
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
41
Date Owners Notified
20150616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20150513
Make Campaign Number
MDTT-01