Recall 13V183000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER Defect in 2012-2013 AUTOCAR ACX
RECALL This recall affects up to 797 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V183000 |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 797 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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