Recall 12V472 covers 542 2010-2013 Autocar Xpeditor heavy-duty vehicles for a rollaway alarm defect. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 542 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty vehicles because the rearward rollaway alarm sensor was installed incorrectly and the alarm can stay silent when the truck rolls backward out of gear. Without that warning, the vehicle can hit a pedestrian or another vehicle; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rearward rollaway alarm on the 2010-2013 Autocar Xpeditor is an external warning system for people near the truck. Its motion sensor is supposed to detect when the truck is out of gear and moving backward, then trigger an audible alarm. That sound warns pedestrians, workers, or anyone behind the vehicle to move clear.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, the motion sensor for that alarm was installed incorrectly. If the truck is out of gear and starts rolling backward, the sensor can fail to tell the alarm to sound. The truck still moves, but the warning system that is supposed to announce that movement does not perform its job.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver will not know the alarm is silent until the truck is in a rearward rollaway situation and the expected sound does not occur.
Who's affected?
The component listing repeats across the 2010-2013 model years: external/pedestrian alert and equipment are included for each year.
| 2010 Autocar Xpeditor | External/pedestrian alert |
|---|---|
| 2010 Autocar Xpeditor | Equipment |
| 2011 Autocar Xpeditor | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2011 Autocar Xpeditor | Equipment |
| 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | Equipment |
| 2013 Autocar Xpeditor | External/pedestrian alert |
| 2013 Autocar Xpeditor | Equipment |
| Units affected | 542 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
The hazard is a truck rolling backward without an audible warning, which increases the risk of hitting a pedestrian or another vehicle. Until the VIN is checked and service is arranged, use extra care when parking and securing the 2010-2013 Xpeditor. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 to confirm repair timing before scheduling dealer work.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer for the free rollaway-alarm repair that fixes the warning alarm failure.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V472 when you call.
- Avoid leaving the truck out of gear until the repair is complete, since the rearward rollaway alarm can fail to sound.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician repairs the rearward rollaway alarm system on the affected Xpeditor. The work centers on the alarm motion sensor, which was installed incorrectly on some vehicles and can prevent the alarm from sounding during a rearward rollaway situation. The dealer repair will be free once available. Ask the service desk to confirm that the recall repair for campaign 12V472 is complete before the vehicle returns to work.
Timeline
| September 27, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V472?
Recall 12V472 covers 542 2010-2013 Autocar Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles with a rearward rollaway alarm motion sensor that was installed incorrectly. The alarm can fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and rolling backward. Autocar dealers repair the affected vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2013 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V472. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the rearward rollaway alarm repair. Reference recall number 12V472 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar's recall remedy says dealers will repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Autocar dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the rearward rollaway alarm fails to warn people nearby. Without that audible warning, a vehicle rolling backward out of gear can hit a pedestrian or another vehicle. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V472000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V472 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V472000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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