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2012-2014 Autocar Xpert recall: service brakes, air

Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall on April 23, 2014. It covers about 207 vehicles.

vehicles affected
207
reported
Apr 23, 2014
owners notified
Jun 20, 2014

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

Recall number 14V199000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V199000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 14V199000, reported on April 23, 2014, covers about 207 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V199000?

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

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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