2013 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #13V183000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY/WIPER
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2012 - 11/15/2012 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/19/2013 |
| # Affected |
797 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY/WIPER |
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| Description |
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems." |
| Consequences |
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2013 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2013 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STRUCTURE
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