NHTSA Recall 14V199000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V199000; Date: Apr. 23, 2014
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Autocar Xpert; 2013 Autocar Xpert; 2014 Autocar Xpert
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 207
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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: Jun 20, 2014
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