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Vehicle recall 15V204000 · April 6, 2015

2013-2015 Autocar ACX

The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
Consequence
Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum mounting brackets with a high tensile steel brackets, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1501.
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
15V204000
Reported to NHTSA
April 6, 2015
Filed by
Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
ACX-1501
Owner notification
June 2, 2015
Vehicles potentially affected
195
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure
Recall 15V204000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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