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Autocar Xpert Recall 14V199: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA campaign 14V199, reported April 23, 2014, 207 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V199Autocar Industries, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Problem
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xpert201220132014