CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are 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, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cab trucks built between August 15, 2012 and January 5, 2016, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged. If this happens, the brake pedal can detach from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Autocar will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will correct the installation of the cotter pin or install one where needed. The repair is free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 and reference recall number ACX-1601. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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