Autocar Industries, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V199000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V199000 by Autocar Industries, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014 Includes 207 affected units, Brake Valve Bolts may Loosen/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.