AUTOCAR 2014 AUTOCAR ACX Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 AUTOCAR ACX
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2014 AUTOCAR ACX vehicles due to structure issues. Other components that are supported by the cross member may separate from the vehicle if the cross member detaches, becoming road hazards and increasi.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026