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2012 AUTOCAR ACTT

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 10 TSBs

11V405000 Aug 4, 2011
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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 I... Read more
Consequence
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.
13 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT

10 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL1
SP-7-490-001 Dec 1, 2011
211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INCREASE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL FASTENERS TO 200 FT-LBS (271 N-M) OF TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR WHEEL PLATE. *PE
SP-8-660-002 Sep 1, 2011
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AUTOCAR: INSTALLATION INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF TILT SAFETY BAR. *PE
SP-3-873-004 Sep 1, 2011
211000 TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MICRO SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *PE
SP-8-660-005 Sep 1, 2011
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SERVICE PROGRAM REGARD INSTALLATION OF THE CAB STABILIZER. *PE
SP-3-872-008 Sep 1, 2011
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR ANTI CAPILLARY WHICH MAY LEAK. *PE UPDATED 03/18/2013 *JS
SP-7-236-002 Sep 1, 2011
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
AUTOCAR: SERVICE PROGRAM INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET REPLACEMENT. *PE
SP-8-505-002 Sep 1, 2011
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
AUTOCAR: SERVICE PROGRAM INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF REAR DOOR LATCH SPACER PLATE. *PE UPDATED 03/18/2013*JS
SP-8-505-002 Sep 1, 2011
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
AUTOCAR: SERVICE PROGRAM INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF REAR DOOR LATCH SPACER PLATE. *PE UPDATED 03/18/2013*JS
SP-3-610-002 Sep 1, 2011
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: REGARDING INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE INSTALLATION OF TRINARY HARNESS. *PE
SP-8-662-005 Sep 1, 2011
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
AUTOCAR: CAB STABILIZER INSTALLATION INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 3/18/2013 *JS

NHTSA Safety Investigations — AUTOCAR ACTT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE13011 Opened: Apr 26, 2013 — Closed: Dec 9, 2013
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2011
Delayed Throttle Response
This investigation was opened based on a fleet complaint alleging delayed throttle response which could potentially lead to extended stopping distances and/or increase the risk of a crash.Autocar responded to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter and provided test data including its FMVSS 124 valida... Read more

AUTOCAR ACTT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR ACTT across all model years (2011–2012).

2 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AUTOCAR ACTT — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2012 (current) 1 0
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