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2011-2012 Autocar Actt recall: frame and members

Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall on August 4, 2011. It covers about 13 vehicles.

vehicles affected
13
reported
Aug 4, 2011
owners notified
Sep 28, 2011

Structure: frame and members

What is wrong
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 actt heavy duty class 8 terminal tractors manufactured from february 23, 2011, through june 24, 2011. These vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the right-hand frame rail at the clearance cut-out for the engine air intake system. This is due to high stress induced at the location of the cut-out when the vehicle is subjected to severe duty cycles.
Risk
Over time, cracking in the frame rail may propagate and cause the frame rail to fail, resulting in changes in vehicle handling and/or increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 28, 2011. Owners may contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.

Recall number 11V405000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V405000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Autocar Actt frame and members?

Yes. Recall 11V405000, reported on August 4, 2011, covers about 13 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V405000?

An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 28, 2011. Owners may contact autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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