NHTSA Recall 12V448000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2012-09-13. An estimated 20 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
Risk
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
Manufacturer campaign number: M-1203
Notes
Autocar's recall number is M-1203.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.