2012 AUTOCAR XPERT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
The 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, SUSPENSION. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT, potentially affecting up to 12,875 vehicles.
Recall 23V023000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 11,353 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Consequence: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
View full details →Recall 14V397000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 287 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an...
Consequence: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 14V397000 — SUSPENSION
| 287 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an...
Consequence: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 14V199000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.
View full details →Recall 14V200000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
Consequence: A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.
View full details →Recall 14V198000 — SEATS
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them...
Consequence: Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
View full details →Recall 14V133000 — SEAT BELTS
| 207 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.
View full details →Recall 13V006000 — SEAT BELTS
| 80 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Recall 12V448000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver...
Consequence: A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Recall 12V448000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 20 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver...
Consequence: A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT.
Safety Rating for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP 8-600-001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service program instructions to improve HVAC performance. Emailed to dealers and service centers as well as customer list that request all campaign communications.
SP-8-600-001 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADING OF HVAC PERFORMANCE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
SP-2-230-003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
AUTOCAR: INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED FOR REPROGRAMMING ECM AFTERTREATMENT PARAMETERS FOR MANUAL DPF REGENERATION BY ACTIVATING DASH MOUNTED SWITCH. *PE
SP-2-230-003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
AUTOCAR: INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED FOR REPROGRAMMING ECM AFTERTREATMENT PARAMETERS FOR MANUAL DPF REGENERATION BY ACTIVATING DASH MOUNTED SWITCH. *PE
SP-2-230-003 — ENGINE
AUTOCAR: INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED FOR REPROGRAMMING ECM AFTERTREATMENT PARAMETERS FOR MANUAL DPF REGENERATION BY ACTIVATING DASH MOUNTED SWITCH. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR XPERT
- 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT (current)
- 2013 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
Other AUTOCAR Models
- AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 7 total complaints
- AUTOCAR ACX — 2 total complaints
- AUTOCAR AUTOCAR — 2 total complaints
- AUTOCAR WX — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR WXLL — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR 10364 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 10366 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 7366 — 0 total complaints