2012 Autocar Xpert recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Autocar Xpert. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jan 23, 2023Crash risk2008–2010 Autocar WX, 2008–2010 Autocar WXLL, 2008–2020 Autocar Xpeditor and 2 other models — Parking Brake
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
23V023000 · 11K units · Autocar, LLC
- Jul 2, 2014Crash risk2012–2015 Autocar Xpert — Structure
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.
14V397000 · 287 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Apr 23, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Autocar Xpert — Seats
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
14V198000 · 207 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Apr 23, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Autocar Xpert — Service Brakes, Air
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
14V199000 · 207 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Apr 23, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Autocar Xpert — Steering
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
14V200000 · 207 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Mar 19, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Autocar Xpert — Seat Belts
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V133000 · 207 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Jan 9, 2013Crash risk2012 Autocar Xpert — Seat Belts
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
13V006000 · 80 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Sep 13, 2012Crash risk2012 Autocar Xpert — Electrical System
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
12V448000 · 20 units · AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC