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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2015-05-13
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured july 30, 2007, to april 29, 2015.  Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Consequence
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of autocar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures.  These repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began on june 16, 2015.  Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or cummins inc.  At 1-800-343-7357.  Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1503.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - PARKING BRAKE


Posted on: 2015-05-18
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured october 12, 2010, to may 4, 2015.  The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with autocar part number a7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the rh drive steering wheel: rh drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/rh stand.  If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.

Consequence
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge.  The recall began on july 8, 2015.  Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499.  Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1502.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES


Posted on: 2015-10-13
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured january 3, 2014, to august 13, 2015.  In dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations, the right-side brake plunger may stick and cause the brakes to drag.  

Consequence
If the brake plunger is not functioning properly and affecting braking performance, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake plunger, free of charge.  The recall began on december 4, 2015.  Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.  Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1505.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2016-01-22
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured august 15, 2012, to january 5, 2016.  The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs.  In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

Consequence
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge.  The recall began on march 4, 2016.  Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499.  Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1601.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES


Posted on: 2016-01-22
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured august 15, 2012, to january 5, 2016.  The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs.  In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

Consequence
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge.  The recall began on march 4, 2016.  Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499.  Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1601.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2016-11-28
Description
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.

Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM


Posted on: 2016-11-28
Description
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.

Consequence
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM


Posted on: 2016-11-28
Description
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.

Consequence
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING


Posted on: 2018-03-13
Description
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.

Consequence
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS


Posted on: 2020-07-20
Description
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.

Consequence
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION


Posted on: 2020-01-15
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 xpeditor vehicles.  The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.  

Consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS


Posted on: 2019-06-17
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 autocar xpeditor vehicles.  The drive shaft support cross member may fail.

Consequence
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.  

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.