2015 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #15V204000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/8/2013 - 9/24/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/6/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
195 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails. |
| Consequences |
Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501. |
| 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. |
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