NHTSA Recall 12V448000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V448000; Date: Sep. 13, 2012
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Autocar Xpert
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 20
Recall Summary:
Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
How to Fix:
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact autocar industries, inc. , at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar's recall number is m-1203. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 20, 2012
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