NHTSA recall 16V028000
Service brakes
Autocar Xpeditor
Reported Jan 22, 20161,028 vehicles affectedAutocar, LLCMaker’s number ACX-1601Built Aug 15, 2012 – Jan 5, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
Service brakesService brakes, air