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SevereNHTSA·16V028000·Announced 2016-01-22

Autocar Recalls 2013-2016 Xpeditor Trucks Due to Brake Pedal Defect

Autocar is recalling 1,028 model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor trucks because the brake pedal may detach, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between August 15, 2012, and January 5, 2016. The recall affects 1,028 vehicles configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, which allows the brake pedal to detach.

If the brake pedal detaches, there is an increased risk of a crash. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016.

Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601. 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.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
1,028

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)

  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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