2011-2016 Autocar Xpeditor recall: parking brake
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on May 18, 2015. It covers about 1,123 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,123
- reported
- May 18, 2015
- owners notified
- Jul 8, 2015
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
- Risk
- The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
Recall number 15V289000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V289000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Autocar Xpeditor parking brake?
Yes. Recall 15V289000, reported on May 18, 2015, covers about 1,123 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V289000?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑765‑489‑5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
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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