Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V183000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through november 15, 2012 Includes 797 affected units, Windshield Wiper Linkage Welds/FMVSS 104, component: VISIBILITY/WIPER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through november 15, 2012

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through november 15, 2012. due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's recall campaign number is a-1303.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V183000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-05-08T00:00:00
Subject: Windshield wiper linkage welds/fmvss 104
Component: Visibility/wiper
Potentially Affected Units: 797

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-1303
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Autocar, llc is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through november 15, 2012. due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Consequence Summary: Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's recall campaign number is a-1303.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-89y5-x2d3~et5u
NHTSA ID: 13V183000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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