Autocar Recall 14V397000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 14V397000 · announced July 2, 2014 · filed by Autocar Industries, Llc · 287 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Autocar Xpert
• 2013 Autocar Xpert
• 2014 Autocar Xpert
• 2015 Autocar Xpert

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.