Recall 19V091000: 2008–2019 Autocar Xpeditor
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 15, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 260
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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."
The risk
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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
- 2008 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2009 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2010 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2011 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2012 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2014 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2015 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2017 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2018 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2019 Autocar Xpeditor
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V091000
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-1903
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 16, 2019
- Components
- Parking brake:conventional:air (Brakes)
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