NHTSA Recall 15V281000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V281000; Date: May. 13, 2015
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Autocar Xpert; 2015 Autocar Xpert; 2016 Autocar Xpert; 2014 Autocar Xspotter; 2015 Autocar Xspotter; 2016 Autocar Xspotter
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 41
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 16, 2015
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