Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V472000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V472000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2013 xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from september 10, 2010, through september 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm Includes 542 affected units, Rollaway Alarm May Not Sound, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2010-2013 xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from september 10, 2010, through september 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from september 10, 2010, through september 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. the motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. the safety began on december 6, 2012. owners may contact autocar, llc, at 1-765-489-5499.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V472000

Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-09-27T00:00:00

Subject: Rollaway alarm may not sound

Component: Back Over Prevention

Potentially Affected Units: 542

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-1204

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from september 10, 2010, through september 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. the motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.

Consequence Summary: Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.

Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. the safety began on december 6, 2012. owners may contact autocar, llc, at 1-765-489-5499.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V472000

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