Autocar Industries, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Autocar Industries, LLC in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
August 20, 2014
(Campaign #: T-1409)
Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
NHTSA ID: 14V512000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1409.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 2, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1408)
Unexpected Bounce During Transport
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
NHTSA ID: 14V397000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 287
Consequence Summary:
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.56
April 23, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1407)
Steering Column Mounting Bracket may be Loose
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
NHTSA ID: 14V200000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column 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-1407.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.62
April 23, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1406)
Brake Valve Bolts may Loosen/FMVSS 121
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."
NHTSA ID: 14V199000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.62
April 23, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1405)
Floor Mat Caught Between Seat Brackets/FMVSS 207
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
NHTSA ID: 14V198000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.62
March 19, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1401)
Seat Belt Mounting Bolt Torque/FMVSS 209
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
NHTSA ID: 14V133000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.62
March 19, 2014
(Campaign #: T-1403)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Xspotter vehicles manufactured November 23, 2009, through October 21, 2013, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V131000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1403.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 19, 2014
(Campaign #: M-1404)
Ice May Form in Intake Manifold
Autocar Industries, LLC, (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014 Xpert trucks manufactured November 7, 2013, through January 13, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
NHTSA ID: 14V130000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action:
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1404.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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