Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V289000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V289000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured october 12, 2010, to may 4, 2015 Includes 1,123 affected units, Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Engage, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured october 12, 2010, to may 4, 2015
Defect Summary
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured october 12, 2010, to may 4, 2015. the affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with autocar part number a7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the rh drive steering wheel: rh drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/rh stand. if the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1502.