2012 AUTOCAR XPERT RECALL - #12V448000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
10/17/2011 - 6/18/2012 |
| Recalled on |
9/13/2012 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2012 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
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| Description |
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability. |
| Consequences |
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
Autocar's recall number is M-1203.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEAT BELTS
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEAT BELTS
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SEATS
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for SUSPENSION
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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