Recall 12V-472: 2010–2013 Autocar Xpeditor

AUTOCAR, LLC recall for back over prevention, reported to NHTSA on Sep 27, 2012, covering about 542 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-472
Report date
Sep 27, 2012
Vehicles affected
542
Owners notified
Dec 6, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.

The fix

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.

Notes

Autocar's recall number is A-1204.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerAUTOCAR, LLC
ComponentBack Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
Equipment
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V472000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Autocar Xpeditor2010, 2011, 2012, 2013All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-472?

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.

How is recall 12V-472 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.