Recall
Autocar Acx — 15V204000
NHTSA ID
15V204000
Make
Autocar
Model
Acx
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2015-04-06
Component
STRUCTURE
Units Affected
195
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ACX-1501
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.