2013 AUTOCAR XPERT RECALL - #14V199000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/11/2011 - 3/5/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/21/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/20/2014 |
| # Affected |
207 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 XPERT Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEATS
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SUSPENSION
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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