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NHTSA Campaign 14V397000

SUSPENSION

Issued by Autocar Industries, LLC · Reported Jul 2, 2014 · 287 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.

Consequence

The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUTOCAR XPERT 2012 287
AUTOCAR XPERT 2013 287
AUTOCAR XPERT 2014 287
AUTOCAR XPERT 2015 287

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V397000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.