AUTOCAR 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT vehicles due to structure:frame and members issues. The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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