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Autocar - Misrouted alternator ground cable may start fire
Official notice
17 Apr 2025
Last checked
17 Apr 2025
An official NHTSA notice concerns Autocar - Misrouted alternator ground cable may start fire. A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Published 2025-04-17.
What to do now
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2025. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2502.
Units affected
224
Recall number
ACTT-2502
Official notice
2025-04-17
The hazard
The hazard
A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Autocar. Contact: Autocar, LLC.
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