Recall 12V448 covers 20 2012 Autocar Xpert vehicles with wiring that can block brake-pedal travel. Autocar corrected all affected vehicles.
Autocar is recalling 20 2012 Xpert medium-duty vehicles with both left-hand and right-hand driving positions because a ground stud or wiring harness can interfere with the right-side brake pedal. That interference can reduce or eliminate braking capability, lengthen stopping distance, and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake pedal on a 2012 Autocar Xpert is the driver's direct control for hydraulic braking. When the pedal moves through its full travel, it sends brake pressure through the system so the truck can slow as intended. These Xpert vehicles were built with both left-hand and right-hand driving positions, so the right-hand pedal area has its own routing and clearance needs.
On affected trucks, the negative cable ground stud or wiring harness sits too close to the right-hand driver's side brake pedal. The ground stud is a fixed electrical connection point, and the wiring harness is the bundled set of electrical wires routed through that area. If either part interferes with the pedal, the pedal cannot be fully depressed, which reduces braking capability.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is a physical obstruction in the pedal path, so the critical symptom is the brake pedal stopping short or feeling blocked when the right-hand driving position is used.
Who's affected?
The same 2012 Xpert trucks appear under both the wiring and hydraulic brake system components.
| 2012 Autocar Xpert | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2012 Autocar Xpert | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 20 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Reduced or lost braking capability lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk. No warning sign is listed, so treat any brake change, weak stopping, or pedal problem as a reason to park the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Autocar Xpert is included in this recall.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 to confirm the brake-pedal clearance correction was completed for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V448 when you call.
- Keep extra following distance until Autocar confirms the wiring and ground-stud interference at the right-hand brake pedal has been corrected.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy does not list a current step-by-step dealer procedure. It says all affected Autocar Xpert vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. For a VIN that still shows recall 12V448 open, an Autocar technician inspects the negative cable ground stud and wiring harness near the right-hand driver-side brake pedal, confirms there is no pedal interference, and completes the required correction before the vehicle returns to service. The recall repair is free.
Timeline
| September 13, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V448?
Recall 12V448 covers 20 2012 Autocar Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles with both left-hand and right-hand driving positions. A ground stud or wiring harness can interfere with the right-hand driver's brake pedal and reduce braking capability.
What should I do if my 2012 Autocar Xpert is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V448. If it shows an open recall, contact an Autocar dealer or call Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Reference recall number 12V448 when you ask about the brake-pedal interference repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to the owner. Autocar reported that all affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012, but an open VIN should still be handled through Autocar at no charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced or complete loss of braking capability. If the ground stud or wiring harness blocks the right-hand driver's brake pedal, the driver cannot fully depress the pedal, which can increase stopping distance and crash risk.
What if I bought this Autocar Xpert used?
The recall follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN even if you never received an owner letter. If recall 12V448 is still open on your vehicle, give the campaign number to an Autocar dealer or Autocar customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V448000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V448 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V448000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →