ACX-2307 & DC-2303 – Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error – 2016-2023 Autocar ACX (Xpeditor) & 2020-2023 DC (Legend)

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-400 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Submission Date : JUN 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-400 Manufacturer Recall No. : ACX-2307 DC-2303 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346 Company phone : 7654895499 Population : Number of potentially involved : 10,894 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2016-2023 Autocar ACX (Xpeditor) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles manufactured with the suspect pressure switch are included. Production Dates : DEC 03, 2015 – MAR 03, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCA3RLE7GH221097 End : 5VCACLDF7PC241058 ✔ Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The parking brake telltale may illuminate Production Dates : AUG 20, 2019 – MAY 02, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCCCLEG6LC231616 End : 5VCCCLEH3PC245682 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : During an air loss event below 70 PSI. The park brake telltale may illuminate in error. FMVSS 1 : 101 – Control and displays FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Non-compliance 49 CFR 571.101 A telltale must not emit light except when identifying the malfunction or vehicle condition it is designed to indicate, or during a bulb check. If the telltale illuminates in error the result could Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-400 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : An Autocar internal process error. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : During an air loss event below 70 PSI. The park brake telltale may illuminate in error. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Autocar Pressure Switch Component Description : Autocar Pressure Switch Component Part Number : A8731085-001 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autocar LLC Address : 551 S Washington St Hagerstown Indiana 47346 Country : United States Chronology : August 26, 2022, during an internal validation test, Autocar personnel discovered during an air loss event, the telltale could illuminate in error and an internal investigation was began. September 7, 2022, through October 18, 2022, initial investigation continued. October 18, 2022, through March 2023, the investigation was escalated internally, and verification determined. May 25, 2023, all relevant information was presented to Autocar management team and out of an abundance of caution, Autocar decides to perform a voluntary safety recall. We have no known complaints, claims or reports. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-400 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Autocar will voluntarily initiate an owner notification and recall of all affected vehicles. Autocar will distribute to owners of affected vehicles an Owner Notification Letter, which will describe the defect and provide instructions for scheduling the inspection/repair of the vehicle at no cost to the vehicle’s owner. The owner letter will instruct vehicle owners who have paid to have this condition remedied prior to this campaign to seek reimbursement pursuant to Autocar’s General Reimbursement Plan, on file with the agency pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 573.6(c)(8)(i) and 49 C.F.R 573.13 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The repair process is currently under development. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The repair is process is currently under development. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and owner notifications will begin July 31, 2023, and end August 1. 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 31, 2023 – AUG 01, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 31, 2023 – AUG 01, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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