Autocar Actt: Structure — frame and members

Affects Autocar Actt · 2011–2012 — about 13 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational