ACX-1905 – Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 – 2019-2020 Autocar Xpeditor

May 13, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V354000

Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121

A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V354

Manufacturer Autocar, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number of Units Affected 23

 

Summary

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”

 

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will re-work the air brake systems, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2091. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar’s number for this recall is ACX-1905.

 

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.

 


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

AUTOCAR, LLC SAFETY RECALL ACX-1905
NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V534

July 2019

 

TO: U.S. Distributors

Dealer Principals, Service Managers, Warranty Managers, Parts Managers

 

This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Autocar, LLC has determined that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 23, 2019-2020 model year Xpeditor chassis. These chassis were manufactured between December 17, 2018 and May 2, 2019 with non-sequential serial numbers in the range 229098 through 230456. Accordingly, a recall to address this issue is being initiated effective July 8, 2019.

MODELS AFFECTED:Autocar Xpeditor MY 2019-2020
COMPONENTS AFFECTED:Service Brake quick release valve location
SAFETY DEFECTS AND POTENTIAL RISKS:The service brake quick release valve location is too far from the brake chamber and the vehicle would experience increased service brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
REPAIR REQUIRED:The service brake quick release valves will be relocated to correct the release timing at no charge to the owner.
REPAIR AVAILABLE:VIN profiles in the Autocar Warranty System will be updated to show the open recall on July 8, 2019 and a spreadsheet of the affected VINs will be available in the Warranty system.
REMINDER:It is a violation of Federal law to sell or lease a vehicle covered by this recall notice unless the recall remedy has been completed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Autocar Warranty Department at [email protected].

 

Sincerely,

 

AUTOCAR, LLC


IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL

This notice applies to your vehicle(s) with the VIN(s) indicated on the enclosed owner response cards.

AUTOCAR, LLC SAFETY RECALL ACX-1905
NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V534
July, 2019

Dear Autocar Truck Owner:

This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Autocar, LLC has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 23, 2019-2020 model year Xpeditor chassis. These chassis were manufactured between December 17, 2018 and May 2, 2019 with non-sequential serial numbers in the range 229098 through 230456. Our records indicate that your vehicle was manufactured within this time period and may contain the defect described herein.

MODELS AFFECTED:Autocar Xpeditor MY 2019-2020
COMPONENTS AFFECTED:Service brake quick release valve location
SAFETY DEFECTS AND POTENTIAL RISKS:The service brake quick release valve location is too far from the brake chamber and the vehicle would experience increased service brake release timing, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
REPAIR REQUIRED:The service brake quick release valves will be relocated to correct the release timing at no charge.
TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR:The labor time to repair your vehicle is 2.0 hours.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:To have your vehicle repaired, contact your local authorized Autocar service site or email [email protected].
PRIOR REPAIRS:If you have previously paid for repairs relating to this recall you may be entitled to recover the amount you paid for those repairs. Submit a copy of all documentation supporting your claim to Autocar at the address set forth below in the “Assistance” section.
NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES:If you are a Lessor (as defined below) of a vehicle that is affected by this notice, you are obligated under federal law to provide a copy of this Notice to the lessee of such vehicle within 10 days of your receipt of this Notice. Further, you must maintain a record, which identifies the lessee(s) to whom you send a copy of this Notice, the date you send the Notice and the VIN of the vehicle that you have leased to the lessee(s).

For purposes of this Notice, the term “Lessor” means a person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicle’s title, of any five or more leased vehicles, as of the date of this Notice.

OWNER RECALL RESPONSE CARD:The enclosed Owner Recall Response Card identifies your vehicle. Please complete this postage-paid card and return it to Autocar. If you do not own, have sold or have traded the vehicle identified on the card, please indicate that on the postage-paid card and return it to Autocar.
ASSISTANCE:If you need assistance with this recall, call our toll-free numbers below or write to Autocar at:

Autocar, LLC
Service & Warranty Departments
551 S. Washington St.
Hagerstown, Indiana 47346
888-218-361 1 (Toll Free)
877-973-3486 (Toll Free)

You may also submit a complaint to:

Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590

or call the toll-free Vehicle safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov.

 

We regret any inconvenience this recall may cause, but we hope you recognize Autocar’s concern for your safety and satisfaction with your vehicle.

Sincerely,

AUTOCAR, LLC



2 Affected Products

Vehicle

AUTOCARXPEDITOR2019-2020

 


8 Associated Documents

Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V354-3565.PDF 214.264KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V354-8445.pdf 244.63KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V354-0855.pdf 215.922KB

 


Safety Bulletin

RCSB-19V354-1481.pdf 1891.183KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-19V354-3189.pdf 145.66KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-19V354-9867.pdf 1891.465KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V354-7226.PDF 211.226KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3

RCLQRT-19V354-6155.PDF 211.127KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V354&docType=RCL

 


 

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