2012 AUTOCAR ACTT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
The 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT, potentially affecting up to 13 vehicles.
Recall 11V405000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: AUTOCAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ACTT HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TERMINAL TRACTORS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 24, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TOP FLANGE OF THE RIGHT-HAND FRAME RAIL AT THE CLEARANCE CUT-OUT FOR THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO HIGH STRESS INDUCED AT THE LOCATION OF THE CUT-OUT...
Consequence: OVER TIME, CRACKING IN THE FRAME RAIL MAY PROPAGATE AND CAUSE THE FRAME RAIL TO FAIL, RESULTING IN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND/OR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL BE MAILED WHICH WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULING REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED AUTOCAR SERVICE FACILITY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT.
Safety Rating for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP-7-490-001 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INCREASE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL FASTENERS TO 200 FT-LBS (271 N-M) OF TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR WHEEL PLATE. *PE
SP-3-873-004 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MICRO SWITCH REPLACEMENT. *PE
SP-8-660-005 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SERVICE PROGRAM REGARD INSTALLATION OF THE CAB STABILIZER. *PE
SP-7-236-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
AUTOCAR: SERVICE PROGRAM INFORMATION REGARDING EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET REPLACEMENT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR ACTT
- 2011 AUTOCAR ACTT — 0 complaints
- 2012 AUTOCAR ACTT (current)
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