Recall 15V443000: 2009–2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 10, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,042
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1504.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2010 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2011 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2012 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2015 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V443000
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-1504
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 3, 2015
- Components
- Equipment:appliance:air conditioner (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology