NHTSA Campaign 15V289000

PARKING BRAKE

Issued by Autocar, LLC · Reported May 18, 2015 · 1,123 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2011 1,123
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2012 1,123
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2013 1,123
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2014 1,123
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2015 1,123
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016 1,123

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V289000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.