NHTSA Recall 13V183000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Visibility/Wiper. Reported 2013-05-08. An estimated 797 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."
Risk
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.
Manufacturer campaign number: A-1303
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.