Service brakes, airRecall 14V-199 · 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert
Autocar Industries, LLC recall 14V-199 covers 207 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert for a service brakes, air problem, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The risk
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2011 to March 5, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.