NHTSA Recall 17V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V050000; Date: Jan. 23, 2017
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Autocar Xpeditor; 2014 Autocar Xpeditor; 2015 Autocar Xpeditor; 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
Autocar, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the s-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
How to Fix:
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the s-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1701.
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: Mar 17, 2017
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