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NHTSARecalled Apr 6, 2015 · #15V204000

Cross Member Mounting Bracket Failure

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails. Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Cross Member Mounting Bracket Failure
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Model numbers
2015 Autocar
UPCs

What you should do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501.

View the official CPSC notice