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Autocar 2018–2021 Parking Brake recall

Recalled July 31, 2020 · NHTSA recall 20V450000 · Autocar

Hazard
Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.
Units
1,086 units

Description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.

Product
Autocar XPEDITOR
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar, LLC

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

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