Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V450000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V450000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting 2018-2021 xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel Includes 1,086 affected units, Parking Brake Valve Pump Improperly Assembled, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2021 xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. the parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. the recall began september 28, 2020. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. autocar's number for this recall is acx-2004.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V450000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2020-07-31T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake valve pump improperly assembled
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 1,086

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ACX-2004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. the parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
Consequence Summary: Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. the recall began september 28, 2020. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. autocar's number for this recall is acx-2004.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.87

Metadata

SID: row-p9rt-43m7-nvcm
NHTSA ID: 20V450000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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