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2012 AUTOCAR ACX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

The 2012 AUTOCAR ACX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, VISIBILITY/WIPER, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX, potentially affecting up to 6,094 vehicles.

Recall 14V132000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 4,192 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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: 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...

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Recall 13V183000 — VISIBILITY/WIPER

| 797 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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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Recall 13V184000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 82 vehicles affected

Defect: 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: 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: 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.

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Recall 13V138000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

| 532 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 12V046000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

| 269 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: 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: 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.

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Recall 12V083000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

| 111 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 12V083000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 111 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: REDUCED BRAKING ABILITY COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX.

Safety Rating for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

MCNEILUS TRUCK & MANUFACTURING has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SP-3-610-001 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF AN ACX ISL G TRINARY HARNESS WHICH WILL ENHANCE TRUCK OPERATION. *PE

SP-3-610-001 — EQUIPMENT

AUTOCAR: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF AN ACX ISL G TRINARY HARNESS WHICH WILL ENHANCE TRUCK OPERATION. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AUTOCAR ACX

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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