ACX-2308 – Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel – 2023 Autocar ACX (Xpeditor)

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-535 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Submission Date : JUL 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-535 Manufacturer Recall No. : ACX-2308 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346 Company phone : 7654895499 Population : Number of potentially involved : 54 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Autocar ACX (Xpeditor) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : Autocar received engine serial numbers from Cummins, all affected units are included. Production Dates : JAN 12, 2023 – APR 18, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCACRAF5PC240675 End : 5VCACDAF2PC241012 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Copied from Cummins 23E-055. The remote fuel filter hoses installed on some of the subject engines may have been damaged during engine production, possibly resulting in a fuel hose becoming disconnected or leaking fuel. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: A fuel hose that becomes disconnected will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire. Description of the Cause : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: During production of certain engines within the recall population, the fuel hoses may have snagged on the pallet on the assembly line, causing damage to the hoses. The damage may have gone unnoticed. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: Persons operating in or around the vehicle may see smoke or other visible signs of a fuel leak. Persons operating in or around the vehicle may also smell diesel fuel. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-535 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Hose, Fuel Component Description : Fuel carrying hose with quick connect fittings Component Part Number : 6316754 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Cummins, Inc. Address : Box 3005 Mail Code COB118 Columbus Indiana 47202 Country : United States Chronology : July 23, 2023, Autocar received notification from Cummins regarding a potential safety concern. Autocar decided to perform a voluntary safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: The remedy is to replace the two subject fuel hoses with hoses having improved connector crimps. Cummins requests that it be exempt from providing notification of a reimbursement plan. Any pre-notification product failure would have been corrected under the manufacturer’s limited warranty. Accordingly, no person would be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: The remedy is to replace the two subject fuel hoses with hoses having improved connector crimps. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Copied from Cummins 23E-055: The condition was corrected in production on 3/3/23 with the introduction of an improved hose design with an increased crimp on the connector joint. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and owner notifications will begin September 28, 2023, and end September 29, 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-535 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 28, 2023 – SEP 29, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 28, 2023 – SEP 29, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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