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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V448000·Announced 2012-09-13

Autocar Recalls 2012 Xpert Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Interference

Autocar is recalling 2012 Xpert medium-duty vehicles because wiring may interfere with the brake pedal, reducing braking capability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring interference) that can lead to a complete loss of braking capability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles manufactured between October 17, 2011, and June 18, 2012. The recall affects vehicles equipped with both left-hand and right-hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on these vehicles may interfere with the right-hand driver's side brake pedal.

This interference may prevent the driver from fully depressing the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability. A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and an increased risk of a crash.

All affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499 for more information. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPERT
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Medium-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XPERT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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