Autocar recall: Visibility/wiper
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."
What could happen
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Acx 2012–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V183000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jul 19, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 797
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2012 to Nov 15, 2012
- Part
- Visibility/wiper
- Maker's own recall number
- A-1303
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 104
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Autocar recall: Structure Apr 6, 2015
- Autocar recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 19, 2014
- Autocar recall: Service brakes, air May 8, 2013
- Autocar recall: Parking brake Apr 11, 2013
- Autocar recall: Power train Mar 2, 2012
- Autocar recall: Service brakes, air Feb 8, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.