Vehicle recall 13V183000 · May 8, 2013
2012-2013 Autocar ACX
Due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 systems."
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 8, 2013
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- A-1303
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 797
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility/wiper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar ACX (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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