2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR RECALL - #15V289000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/12/2010 - 5/12/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/18/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/8/2015 |
| # Affected |
1,123 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator. |
| Consequences |
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502. |
| 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 |
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, WARNINGS, EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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