Vehicle recall 12V448000 · September 13, 2012
2012 Autocar Xpert
The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
- 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.
- Notes
- Autocar's recall number is M-1203.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V448000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2012
- Filed by
- AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M-1203
- Owner notification
- September 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar Xpert (2012): 2012
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