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Autocar 2012–2014 Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled April 23, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V199000 · Autocar

Hazard
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.
Units
207 units

Description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

Product
Autocar XPERT
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar Industries, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov