Auto Recalls for Consumers

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall - Campaign #15V289000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR RECALL - #15V289000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Manufacturer Autocar, LLC
Manufactured between 10/12/2010 - 5/12/2015
Recalled on 5/18/2015
Influenced by Autocar, LLC
Owners Notified on 7/8/2015
# Affected 1,123
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE
Description Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Consequences The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
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.
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2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR

2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS

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2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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