Autocar recall: Structure
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
What could happen
Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Acx 2013–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V204000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 6, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jun 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 195
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 8, 2013 to Sep 24, 2014
- Part
- Structure
- Maker's own recall number
- ACX-1501
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: Engine and engine cooling Mar 19, 2014
- Autocar recall: Service brakes, air May 8, 2013
- Autocar recall: Visibility/wiper 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.