20 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - STEERING
Posted on: 2018-04-11
Description
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.
Consequence
If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin 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.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-12-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - STEERING
Posted on: 2018-04-11
Description
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.
Consequence
If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2021-01-29
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.
Consequence
The vehicle may stall and not restart, without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on march 25, 2021. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2101.
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 - 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 #10 - 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 #11 - 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.
DEFECT #12 - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
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.
Consequence
An atc ecu malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #13 - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
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.
Consequence
An atc ecu malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #14 - TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-05-08
Description
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.
Consequence
An atc ecu malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #15 - PARKING BRAKE
Posted on: 2020-07-31
Description
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.
Consequence
Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #16 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 24, 2021. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2103.
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 #17 - ENGINE
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 24, 2021. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2103.
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 #18 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2023-06-05
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 acx (xpeditor) and 2020-2023 dc (legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 31, 2023. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is acx-2307 and dc-2303.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #19 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2023-06-05
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 acx (xpeditor) and 2020-2023 dc (legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 31, 2023. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is acx-2307 and dc-2303.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #20 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2023-06-05
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 acx (xpeditor) and 2020-2023 dc (legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 31, 2023. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is acx-2307 and dc-2303.
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.nhtsa.gov.