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NHTSA Recall 15V204000: Structure

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 195 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Autocar Acx.

195
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (June 2)
NHTSA campaign15V204000
Manufacturer campaignACX-1501
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedApril 6, 2015
Owner notificationJune 2, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V204000

Make and modelModel years
Autocar Acx2013, 2014, 2015

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.