27 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - STEERING
Posted on: 2018-11-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A reduction of power steering assist or a loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - 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 #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-08-21
Description
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.
Consequence
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to drift backwards, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action
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.
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: 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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 #10 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 2019-05-13
Description
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.
Consequence
A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - 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 #12 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Posted on: 2019-08-28
Description
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.
Consequence
A disconnected power steering pump can cause a sudden increase of steering effort resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-09-09
Description
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.
Consequence
An overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor and 2021 legend vehicles equipped with a mrs 7 display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the seat belt, low air, check engine, abs, park brake applied, turn signal indicator, fuel level, electrical charge, coolant temperature and oil pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 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-2102- dc-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 #15 - PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor and 2021 legend vehicles equipped with a mrs 7 display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the seat belt, low air, check engine, abs, park brake applied, turn signal indicator, fuel level, electrical charge, coolant temperature and oil pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 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-2102- dc-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 #16 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor and 2021 legend vehicles equipped with a mrs 7 display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the seat belt, low air, check engine, abs, park brake applied, turn signal indicator, fuel level, electrical charge, coolant temperature and oil pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 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-2102- dc-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 #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Posted on: 2021-02-19
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor and 2021 legend vehicles equipped with a mrs 7 display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the seat belt, low air, check engine, abs, park brake applied, turn signal indicator, fuel level, electrical charge, coolant temperature and oil pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 101, control and displays.
Consequence
During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. The recall began on april 19, 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-2102- dc-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 #18 - 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 #19 - 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 #20 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2021-11-09
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 xpeditor vehicles. The hazard lights will not function with the ignition turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Disabled hazard lighting can increase the risk of a crash or injury in a hazard situation.
Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the hazard lighting software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed january 07, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 17, 2022. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2106.
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 #21 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2021-11-29
Description
Autocar, llc. (autocar) is recalling certain 2020 xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (pto). The engine may stall or hesitate when operated from the right-side stand-up position with the pto system engaged.
Consequence
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to roll backwards, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will install a hill start aide system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 24, 2022. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2107. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-496.
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 #22 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2022-04-18
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor (acx) vehicles. The hazard lights will not function when the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Inoperable hazard lights increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 13, 2022. 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-2202.
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 #23 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2021-11-29
Description
Autocar, llc. (autocar) is recalling certain 2020 xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (pto). The engine may stall or hesitate when operated from the right-side stand-up position with the pto system engaged.
Consequence
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to roll backwards, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Autocar will install a hill start aide system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 24, 2022. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-2107. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-496.
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 #24 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 2022-04-18
Description
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 xpeditor (acx) vehicles. The hazard lights will not function when the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Inoperable hazard lights increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on june 13, 2022. 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-2202.
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 #25 - 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 #26 - 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 #27 - 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.