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Autocar Xspotter Recall 14V512: Fuel System, Diesel

NHTSA campaign 14V512, reported August 20, 2014, 19 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V512Autocar Industries, LLC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Problem
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1409.
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 Xspotter2015