Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V204000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured march 8, 2013, to september 24, 2014 Includes 195 affected units, Cross Member Mounting Bracket Failure, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured march 8, 2013, to september 24, 2014

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured march 8, 2013, to september 24, 2014. the mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1501.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V204000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-04-06T00:00:00
Subject: Cross member mounting bracket failure
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 195

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ACX-1501
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 autocar acx front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured march 8, 2013, to september 24, 2014. the mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
Consequence Summary: Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. the recall began on june 2, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1501.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.85

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NHTSA ID: 15V204000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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