NHTSA Recall 11V405000: Frame and members (structure)
AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2011–2012 Autocar Actt.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V405000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | T-1101 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | August 4, 2011 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 actt heavy duty class 8 terminal tractors manufactured from february 23, 2011, through june 24, 2011. These vehicles may develop cracks in the top flange of the right-hand frame rail at the clearance cut-out for the engine air intake system. This is due to high stress induced at the location of the cut-out when the vehicle is subjected to severe duty cycles.
Safety risk
Over time, cracking in the frame rail may propagate and cause the frame rail to fail, resulting in changes in vehicle handling and/or increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
An owner notification letter will be mailed which will provide instructions for scheduling repair of the vehicle at an authorized autocar service facility. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 28, 2011. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar's safety recall number is t-1101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V405000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.