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Safety recall · 24V515000

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Autocar reported this recall to NHTSA on July 8, 2024. It covers about 841 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
24V515000
Reported
Jul 8, 2024
Vehicles
841
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor). The retaining ring could be missing from the cab tilt hinge pin, leaving the pin unsecured.

The risk

An unsecured pin can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the cab tilt pin and replace the retaining ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2403.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 24V515000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2023 Autocar Xpeditor018F
2024 Autocar Xpeditor07C

Questions

Is the 24V515000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Autocar's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 24V515000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 24V515000 announced?

Autocar reported it to NHTSA on July 8, 2024. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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