Autocar Xpeditor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 22, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar, LLC recalls 2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor

Recall number

16V028000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,028 units

Why it was recalled

If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.