Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V472000 Reported September 27, 2012

Rollaway alarm may not sound

Autocar, Llc · Back Over Prevention · 542 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V472000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-1204
Manufacturer
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
542
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 27, 2012

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V472000 or campaign A-1204.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V472000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V472000?

NHTSA recall 12V472000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on September 27, 2012. It addresses: Rollaway alarm may not sound. The recall affects approximately 542 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V472000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-1204. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.