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June 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V442000
Improperly Secured Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V442
Manufacturer Autocar, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,671
Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the fuel tank mounting straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar’s number for this recall is ACTT-2302.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
May 1, 2023: Autocar personnel identified a loose fuel tank strap and began investigation. May 1 through May 17, 2023, Investigation continued, the installation instructions and tooling used during assembly were updated.
May 30, 2023, the assembly process was audited, and the assembly error was determined.
June 1, 2023, through June 12, 2023, Autocar personnel were retrained, all in-house units were quarantined and checked or reworked and a clean point established for production.
June 15, 2023, all relevant information was presented to Autocar management team and out of an abundance of caution Autocar decided to perform a voluntary safety recall for all affected units. We have no known complaints or claims.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2022-2023 |
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V442-2983.PDF 215.501KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V442-2423.pdf 645.208KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V442&docType=RCL
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- Ideal solution - recommended for replacement when the fuel tank is serviced or replaced
- Durable construction - manufactured from quality materials for superior service and reliability
- Trustworthy design - backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the garage tool
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- Ideal solution - recommended for replacement when the fuel tank is serviced or replaced
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- Trustworthy design - backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the garage tool
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- Ideal solution - recommended for replacement when the fuel tank is serviced or replaced
- Durable construction - manufactured from quality materials for superior service and reliability
- Trustworthy design - backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the garage tool
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- Ideal solution - recommended for replacement when the fuel tank is serviced or replaced
- Durable construction - manufactured from quality materials for superior service and reliability
- Trustworthy design - backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
- Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the garage tool
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-442 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Submission Date : JUN 23, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-442 Manufacturer Recall No. : ACTT-2302 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346 Company phone : 7654895499 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,671 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Autocar ACTT (Xspotter) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : All ACTT (Xspotter) diesel powered vehicles manufactured with the suspect part numbers and within the suspect date range are included. Production Dates : SEP 20, 2021 – MAY 31, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5V4H6LFD0NH236250 End : 5V4H4LF20PH244890 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the fuel tank mounting straps are not properly secured, the fuel tank could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : An Autocar manufacturing error. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The fuel tank may be loose and show indications of movement. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-442 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Description : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Part Number : A4320057-001 Component Name 2 : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Description : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Part Number : A4320016-001 Component Name 3 : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Description : Autocar Fuel Tank Strap Component Part Number : A4300125-001 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autocar LLC Address : 551 S Washington St Hagerstown Indiana 47346 Country : United States Chronology : May 1, 2023: Autocar personnel identified a loose fuel tank strap and began investigation. May 1 through May 17, 2023, Investigation continued, the installation instructions and tooling used during assembly were updated. May 30, 2023, the assembly process was audited, and the assembly error was determined. June 1, 2023, through June 12, 2023, Autocar personnel were retrained, all in-house units were quarantined and checked or reworked and a clean point established for production. June 15, 2023, all relevant information was presented to Autocar management team and out of an abundance of caution Autocar decided to perform a voluntary safety recall for all affected units. We have no known complaints or claims. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-442 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 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 fuel tank straps will be inspected, properly secured or replaced at no charge to the owner. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 6/1/2023 through 6/12/2023 A stop ship was initiated, all in-house units were quarantined and corrected. Autocar personnel were retrained, and a clean point established for production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and customer notifications will begin August 21, 2023, and end August 22, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 21, 2023 – AUG 22, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 21, 2023 – AUG 22, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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