Vehicle recall 14V397000 · July 2, 2014
2012-2015 Autocar Xpert
When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
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 2012-2015 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 unexpected bounce.
- 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 M-1408.
- 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
- 14V397000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2014
- Filed by
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M-1408
- Owner notification
- November 20, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 287
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members; Suspension
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 (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
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