Visibility/wiperRecall 13V-183 · 2012–2013 Autocar ACX
Autocar, LLC recall 13V-183 covers 797 2012–2013 Autocar ACX for a visibility/wiper problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V183000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."
The risk
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2012 to November 15, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.