NHTSA Recall 12V448000

Vehicles:  Autocar Xpert

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V448000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     AUTOCAR / XPERT 	    	2012
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC 	Mfr's Report Date: SEP 13, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V448000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7
Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
Consequence:
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, October 1, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes:
Autocar's recall number is M-1203. 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.