NHTSA Recall 12V472000: External/pedestrian alert (back over prevention) and equipment
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 542 vehicles. It affects 2010–2013 Autocar Xpeditor.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V472000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-1204 |
| Components | BACK OVER PREVENTION › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT; EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | September 27, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
Safety risk
Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar's recall number is A-1204.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V472000
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.