Autocar Recalls 2023-2027 ACTT Tractors Due to ABS ECU Securing Issue
Autocar is recalling 2023-2027 ACTT terminal tractors because the ABS Electronic Control Unit may be improperly secured, potentially causing system failure and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2027 ACTT terminal tractors. The recall addresses a defect where the Antilock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may be improperly secured, which allows the unit to separate.
A separated ABS ECU may become damaged, causing the ABS system to fail and increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Autocar will replace the fasteners free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on September 25, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 for more information. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2601.
The recalled product
- Product
- AUTOCAR E-ACTT
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 137
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)
- E-ACTT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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