2014 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER RECALL - #15V281000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
9/24/2013 - 4/22/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/13/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
41 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2014 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2014 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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