Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

2016 AUTOCAR XPERT

30 vehicles affected

17V534000

STEERING

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

2017 AUTOCAR XPERT

1132 vehicles affected

16V723000

STEERING:LINKAGES

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.

Risk: If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

2017 AUTOCAR XPERT

43 vehicles affected

16V319000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

Risk: If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2015 AUTOCAR XPERT

41 vehicles affected

15V281000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

2015 AUTOCAR XPERT

287 vehicles affected

14V397000

SUSPENSION

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.

Risk: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2012 AUTOCAR XPERT

207 vehicles affected

14V200000

STEERING:COLUMN

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.

Risk: A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

2014 AUTOCAR XPERT

207 vehicles affected

14V199000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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."

Risk: Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

2012 AUTOCAR XPERT

207 vehicles affected

14V133000

SEAT BELTS

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."

Risk: If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2012 AUTOCAR XPERT

207 vehicles affected

14V198000

SEATS

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."

Risk: Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

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