2010 Autocar Xpeditor | 2011 Autocar Xpeditor | 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | 2013 Autocar Xpeditor — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert
Published September 27, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V472000, published September 27, 2012. Recalling firm: Autocar, LLC; 2010 Autocar Xpeditor | 2011 Autocar Xpeditor | 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | 2013 Autocar Xpeditor — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert.
What's the hazard
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
What to do
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Model
- XPEDITOR
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Lot
- 2010 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR | 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR | 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR | 2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Autocar Xpeditor | 2011 Autocar Xpeditor | 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | 2013 Autocar Xpeditor — Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V472000 on September 27, 2012. Reported hazard: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: XPEDITOR.