Autocar Industries, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V405000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V405000 by Autocar Industries, Llc. Includes 13 affected units, FRONT FRAME RAIL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 actt heavy duty class 8 terminal tractors manufactured from february 23, 2011, through june 24, 2011. these vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the right-hand frame rail at the clearance cut-out for the engine air intake system. this is due to high stress induced at the location of the cut-out when the vehicle is subjected to severe duty cycles.

Corrective Action

An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 28, 2011. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V405000

Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-08-04T00:00:00

Subject: Front frame rail structural integrity

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: T-1101

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 actt heavy duty class 8 terminal tractors manufactured from february 23, 2011, through june 24, 2011. these vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the right-hand frame rail at the clearance cut-out for the engine air intake system. this is due to high stress induced at the location of the cut-out when the vehicle is subjected to severe duty cycles.

Consequence Summary: Over time, cracking in the frame rail may propagate and cause the frame rail to fail, resulting in changes in vehicle handling and/or increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 28, 2011. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-d72h~jfyy-nq8d

NHTSA ID: 11V405000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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