2012 Autocar ACX: recalls and complaints

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• 14V13200019 Mar 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 13V1840008 May 2013Service Brakes, Air
• 13V1830008 May 2013Visibility/Wiper
• 13V13800011 Apr 2013Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
• 12V0830002 Mar 2012Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 12V0460008 Feb 2012Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

1. 14V132000Received 19 Mar 2014. 4,192 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, through February 10, 2014, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G or ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1402.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1402. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2014.

2. 13V184000Received 8 May 2013. 82 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2005-2013 ACX, WX, and WXLL trucks built November 16, 2004, through September 10, 2012. On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built without the required air tank drain valve. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Air tanks with valves omitted will not drain if moisture is introduced into the tank, potentially reducing air capacity in the air brake system, which could cause a reduction in brake performance and equipment durability, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1302.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1302. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2013.

3. 13V183000Received 8 May 2013. 797 units.

   Visibility/Wiper

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ACX trucks built May 1, 2012, through November 15, 2012. Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104, "Windshield wiping and washing systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1303.

   Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2013.

4. 13V138000Received 11 Apr 2013. 532 units.

   Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 ACX vehicles manufactured January 24, 2011, through December 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using MGM J24 series air brake chambers. In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar will notify owners and will replace the actuators as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's campaign recall number is A-1301.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1301. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2013.

5. 12V083000Received 2 Mar 2012. 111 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mcneilus is recalling certain model year 2012 autocar acx trucks, manufactured from march 17, 2011, through february 10, 2012. The refuse truck manufacturing process may require that the tag axle on the chassis be removed. During removal, two air lines must be reinstalled in the correct location. If the air lines are reconnected incorrectly, the tag axle brakes will be applied when the tag axle is lifted, but will not function when the tag is axle is lowered.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Reduced braking ability could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mcneilus will notify owners will inspect vehicles and perform repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on may 2, 2012. Owners may contact mcneilus at 507-374-6321.

   Report filed by MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 41-0967369. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 May 2012.

6. 12V046000Received 8 Feb 2012. 269 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 acx heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2010, through december 5, 2011, and equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brake causing continuous brake application.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 8, 2012. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

   Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1201. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2012.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Autocar ACX?

5,983 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Autocar ACX have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Autocar ACX, model years 2005 to 2015. 6 of them name the 2012 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Autocar ACX open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.