NHTSA Recall 13V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V183000; Date: May. 8, 2013
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Autocar ACX; 2013 Autocar ACX
Component: Visibility/wiper
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 797
Recall Summary:
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems. "
How to Fix:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is a-1303.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2013
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