2014 AUTOCAR XPERT RECALL - #14V397000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
11/30/2011 - 11/5/2014 |
| Recalled on |
7/3/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/20/2014 |
| # Affected |
287 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce. |
| Consequences |
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEATS
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2014 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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