ACX-2302 Visor May Obstruct Clearance Lights – 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-019 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Submission Date : JAN 23, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-019 Manufacturer Recall No. : ACX-2302 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346 Company phone : 7654895499 Population : Number of potentially involved : 346 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Autocar ACX (Xpeditor) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All ACX (Xpeditor) units manufactured with the suspect sun visor are included. Production Dates : APR 29, 2019 – SEP 13, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCACLDF0LC230882 End : 5VCACDAF9PC239676 ✔ Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : The external sun visor obstructs the roof mounted clearance lamps. FMVSS 1 : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The clearance lamp view is obstructed and increases the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : A manufacturing error resulted in the roof mounted sun visor being taller in profile than prior versions. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Visually obstructed view of the clearance lamps. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-019 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Autocar Sun Visor Component Description : Autocar Sun Visor Component Part Number : A6200046-001 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autocar LLC Address : 551 S Washington St Hagerstown Indiana 47346 Country : United States Chronology : August 19, 2022, Autocar personnel reported the sun visor partly obscured the corner mounted roof clearance lamp and began investigating. August 22, 2022, through January 2023 Autocar tested photometry and sun visor placement. January 13, 2023, all relevant information was presented to Autocar’s management team and out of an abundance of caution, Autocar decided to preform a voluntary safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Autocar will voluntarily initiate an owner notification and recall of all affected vehicles. Autocar will distribute to owners of affected vehicles an Owner Notification Letter, which will describe the defect and provide instructions for scheduling the inspection/repair of the vehicle at no cost to the vehicle’s owner. The owner letter will instruct vehicle owners who have paid to have this condition remedied prior to this campaign to seek reimbursement pursuant to Autocar’s General Reimbursement Plan, on file with the agency pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 573.6(c)(8)(i) and 49 C.F.R 573.13 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy is undetermined and under development at this time. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A stop ship has been initiated for all vehicles built with the suspect sun visor. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Owner and dealer notification will begin March 23, 2023, and end March 24, 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-019 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 23, 2023 – MAR 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 23, 2023 – MAR 24, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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