Autocar Xpeditor Recalls
72 recalls on file.
- Recall20V545000September 8, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory installed methane detection systems. The circuit protection of the detection system may be inadequate, and its wiring harness may overheat.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse for the methane detector with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2006.
- Recall20V496000August 21, 2020EQUIPMENT
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). These vehicles may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position with the PTO system engaged.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners of the recall on October 19, 2020. Dealers will install a hill start aid system, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2005.
- Recall20V450000July 31, 2020PARKING BRAKE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.
- Recall20V417000July 20, 2020STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (FEPTO). The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2003. Note: These vehicles were separated out of the previous Autocar recall (19V-456) due to their unique configuration.
- Recall20V257000May 7, 2020TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). The ATC ECUs may not be programmed correctly and may malfunction without warning.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ATC ECU, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. The recall began July 6, 2020. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2002.
- Recall20V013000January 15, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition relay, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2001.
- Recall19V622000August 26, 2019STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering mounting bolts may loosen, possibly causing the power steering pump to disconnect.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power steering mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1907.
- Recall19V456000June 14, 2019STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install additional support brackets and cross members and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1906.
- Recall19V354000May 13, 2019SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will re-work the air brake systems, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2091. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1905.
- Recall19V227000March 22, 2019SERVICE BRAKES
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The brake chamber clevis pin retainer may not have be been installed, possibly increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing brake chamber clevis pin retainers, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1904.
- Recall19V091000February 15, 2019PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
- Recall18V889000December 14, 2018POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.
Remedy
Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901.
- Recall18V815000November 16, 2018STEERING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly secured to the frame rail, possibly causing an increase in steering effort or a loss of steering ability.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power assist steering bracket to the frame, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1803.
- Recall18V224000April 9, 2018STEERING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1802.
- Recall18V165000March 12, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
- Recall17V783000December 7, 2017VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
- Recall17V533000August 29, 2017STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017 Xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1703.
- Recall17V050000January 23, 2017SERVICE BRAKES
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
Remedy
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.
- Recall16V855000November 28, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to lower the vibration of the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1606.
- Recall16V852000November 28, 2016HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.