Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V183000 Reported May 8, 2013

Windshield wiper linkage welds/fmvss 104

Q: What is recall 13V183000?

NHTSA recall 13V183000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on May 8, 2013. It addresses: Windshield wiper linkage welds/fmvss 104. The recall affects approximately 797 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 797 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13V183000

Manufacturer Campaign

A-1303

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

797

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 8, 2013

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 acx trucks built may 1, 2012, through november 15, 2012. due to an insufficient weld, the windshield wiper arms of the vehicles may not be held in their proper position. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."

Safety Consequence

Without properly working windshield wipers, the driver's vision could be hindered by precipitation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's recall campaign number is a-1303.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V183000 or campaign A-1303.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13V183000

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

What is recall 13V183000?

NHTSA recall 13V183000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on May 8, 2013. It addresses: Windshield wiper linkage welds/fmvss 104. The recall affects approximately 797 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V183000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-1303. 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.