Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V204000 Reported April 6, 2015

Cross member mounting bracket failure

Q: What is recall 15V204000?

NHTSA recall 15V204000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on April 6, 2015. It addresses: Cross member mounting bracket failure. The recall affects approximately 195 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 · 195 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V204000

Manufacturer Campaign

ACX-1501

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

195

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 6, 2015

Completion Rate

53.85

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 15V204000 or campaign ACX-1501.
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 15V204000

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

What is recall 15V204000?

NHTSA recall 15V204000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on April 6, 2015. It addresses: Cross member mounting bracket failure. The recall affects approximately 195 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 15V204000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1501. 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.