Component Description
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Autocar, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20080418
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190126
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
260
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20190416
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Autocar, LLC
Report Received Date
20190215
Record Creation Date
20190219
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Consequence Summary
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Summary
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.