Autocar, LLC recalls
Every recall we track for Autocar, LLC — 43 in all, from 2012–2025 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 8 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Autocar, LLC peaked in 2021 (8); 36 since 2017. 3% rated “stop using now”.
All NHTSA recall records for Autocar, LLC since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Autocar, LLC recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
What to do if you have a recalled Autocar, LLC product
- Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov.
- Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law.
- Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
All Autocar, LLC recalls
43 shown- Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER (2025) recall — Equipment
Autocar is recalling 2012-2025 XSpotter vehicles with incorrect tire inflation labels that could lead to underinflated tires and crash risk. Owners will receive free corrected labels.
AutocarJul 3, 2025 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Autocar recalls certain Xpeditor and Xspotter vehicles due to insufficient air volume in brake tanks, which can extend stopping distance.
AutocarJul 3, 2025 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER (2025) recall — Electrical System
Autocar recalls 2023-2025 XSpotter vehicles with a software error that may cause speed exceedance, risking loss of control. Owners must update software via dealer.
AutocarDec 9, 2024 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Parking Brake
Autocar recalls 2021 XPEDITOR vehicles with faulty parking brake warning light that may illuminate incorrectly during air loss, risking crashes. Free replacement of pressure switch available.
AutocarOct 17, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor trucks with potentially incorrectly assembled right-side door latches that could open unexpectedly during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners received letters July 20, 2023.
AutocarMay 25, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar recalls 2020-2022 XPEDITOR vehicles with external fuse box water intrusion causing short circuits and potential vehicle stalls. Owners must have fuse box mounted vertically and shielded by dealers.
AutocarMar 23, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar recalls 2021 XPEDITOR vehicles with faulty park brake warning light that may incorrectly illuminate during air loss, increasing crash risk. Declarative fix available.
AutocarFeb 6, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Parking Brake
Autocar recalls 2012-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with faulty parking brake that may release unexpectedly, causing rolling away. Owners must have dealer fix by March 23, 2023.
AutocarJan 23, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar recalls 2021-2023 Xpeditor natural gas vehicles with inaccurate fuel gauges that may cause unexpected stalling and crashes.
AutocarJan 23, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Exterior Lighting
Autocar recalls 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles with obstructed roof clearance lights that may increase crash risk. Fix involves remounting lights by dealers.
AutocarJan 23, 2023 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles with a steering column shaft pinch bolt that may be improperly secured, risking sudden loss of steering and crash risk.
AutocarOct 21, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar is recalling 2019-2022 XPEDITOR trucks with a risk of electrical short circuits causing vehicle stalls. Owners must have the fuse box mounted vertically and shielded by dealers.
AutocarJun 17, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Exterior Lighting
Autocar is recalling 2019-2021 Xpeditor vehicles with inoperable hazard lights that fail to meet federal safety standards. Owners must have a repair or replacement by June 13, 2022.
AutocarApr 15, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Autocar is recalling 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles with incorrect ABS wiring that may increase stopping distance, risking crashes. Owners will receive free repairs by May 30, 2022.
AutocarJan 4, 2022 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar is recalling 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles with a GPS module that may become loose, potentially causing brake/throttle pedal interference and crashes.
AutocarDec 13, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Equipment
Autocar is recalling certain 2020 Xpeditor vehicles with aftermarket PTO systems. A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to roll backward, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Autocar for free hill start aid installation.
AutocarNov 26, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Autocar recalls 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles with potential high-pressure fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Free replacement of fuel tubes and vibration isolators.
AutocarSep 12, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2021 Xpeditor vehicles with a power steering pump defect that may cause loss of steering assist, increasing crash risk. Free replacement available by March 16, 2022.
AutocarAug 31, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Exterior Lighting
Autocar is recalling 2019-2022 Xpeditor vehicles with hazard lights that don't work when ignition is off. This violates federal safety standards and could cause crashes. Owners should contact customer service for free software updates.
AutocarAug 11, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Engine
Autocar is recalling 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles with a turbocharger heat shield that may detach, creating a road hazard. Owners will receive free replacement.
AutocarFeb 18, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System
Autocar is recalling 2019-2022 XPEDITOR vehicles with MRS 7" displays that may restart, causing warning lights to disappear temporarily. This could increase crash risk. Owners should contact Autocar for free display replacement.
AutocarFeb 18, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Autocar recalls 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles with seat belt harness routing too close to seat mechanism. This could cause engine stalling without warning, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Autocar for free repairs.
AutocarJan 28, 2021 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Equipment
Autocar is recalling 2019 Xpeditor vehicles with aftermarket PTO systems that may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position, increasing crash risk.
AutocarAug 21, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Autocar is recalling 2019 Xpeditor vehicles with methane detectors due to overheated wiring that could cause fire. Owners must replace a fuse free of charge.
AutocarAug 9, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Parking Brake
Autocar is recalling 2018-2021 XPEDITOR trucks with right-hand drive cabs due to parking brake plumbing issues that may cause unexpected application without warning.
AutocarJul 31, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Traction Control System
Autocar is recalling 2016-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with faulty traction control ECUs that may malfunction without warning, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Autocar for free reprogramming.
AutocarJul 5, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Suspension
Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles with potentially loose suspension bolts that could cause crashes or injuries. Owners must have bolts inspected and tightened by dealers.
AutocarJun 11, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Engine
Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles with X12N engines due to a short ground cable that may fail, causing engine stalling and crash risk. Owners must contact Autocar for free replacement.
AutocarJun 11, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Electrical System
Autocar is recalling 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with faulty ignition relays that can cause stalling, increasing crash risk. Owners must have relay replaced free by dealers.
AutocarJan 15, 2020 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with potentially loose power steering mounting bolts that could cause loss of vehicle control. Owners should contact Autocar customer service for free repairs.
AutocarAug 26, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with potential delayed brake release, risking crashes. Owners must have air brakes reworked free by dealers by July 2091.
AutocarMay 13, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Service Brakes
Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles with missing brake chamber clevis pin retainers that may increase stopping distance, risking crashes. Owners must contact Autocar for free brake repairs.
AutocarMar 22, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Parking Brake
Autocar is recalling 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles with undersized parking brake chambers that may cause rolling when parked, violating federal safety standards.
AutocarFeb 15, 2019 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Power Train
Autocar is recalling 2019 Xpeditor vehicles with loose universal joint strap bolts that could detach the drive shaft, increasing crash risk. Owners must have bolts tightened by dealers.
AutocarDec 14, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2019 Xpeditor vehicles with potential power steering bracket issues that could increase crash risk. Owners must have the bracket secured to the frame by dealers.
AutocarNov 16, 2018 - Use cautionVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2018-2019 Xpeditor vehicles with potentially loose pinch bolts that could cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection.
AutocarSep 4, 2018 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2011) recall — Equipment
Autocar recalls 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles due to overheating defrost actuators that may cause fires. Free dealer repair available.
AutocarOct 7, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR ACX (2014) recall — Structure
Autocar recalls 2013-2015 ACX garbage trucks due to mounting bracket failure that can cause the cross member to detach, creating road hazards.
AutocarJun 4, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2011) recall — Parking Brake
Autocar is recalling certain 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles due to a parking brake hazard. Check if your vehicle has the affected synchronization valve.
AutocarMay 18, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2011) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Autocar is recalling 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles due to a fire risk from engine oil leaking onto hot surfaces. Check your VIN for details.
AutocarMay 13, 2015 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR ACX (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Autocar recalls certain 2008-2014 ACX, WX, and WXLL vehicles due to engine sensor issues that may cause exhaust fires or burns. Free ECM calibration available.
AutocarMar 19, 2014 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2011) recall — Equipment
Autocar recalls 2010-2013 Xpeditor trucks due to faulty rearward rollaway alarms that may fail to sound, increasing pedestrian collision risk.
AutocarSep 27, 2012 - Stop using nowVehicle
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2011) recall — Seat Belts
Autocar recalls 2008-2012 Xpeditor vehicles due to passenger seat belt retractors that may fail in a crash, increasing injury risk. Free repair available.
AutocarAug 13, 2012
What people reported about Autocar, LLC
4 on recordComplaints and injury reports the public filed with federal agencies, linked to Autocar, LLC’s recalls — unedited excerpts.
- Owner complaint · NHTSAFeb 8, 2024
The brake linings are pulling apart from the shoes creating a bad vibration and extremely loud noise, especially in reverse
- NHTSA investigation—
This investigation was opened based on a fleet complaint alleging delayed throttle response which could potentially lead to extended stopping distances and/or increase the risk of a crash.Autocar responded to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter and provided …
- NHTSA investigation—
On January 27, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a model year 2014 Autocar ACX / Heil Half/Pack Freedom refuse collection truck caught fire and experienced a catastrophic CNG fuel container burst. Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) personnel conducted a field …
- NHTSA investigation—
On April 1, 2020, following information received from the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) network of fleet contacts, ODI opened PE20-003 to investigate reports of vehicle roll away in certain model year (MY) 2008-2020 Autocar and Mack refuse trucks equip…
Autocar, LLC recall questions
How many recalls has Autocar, LLC had?
43 recalls from Autocar, LLC are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2012–2025.
What is the most recent Autocar, LLC recall?
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER (2025) recall — Equipment, dated Jul 3, 2025. Every Autocar, LLC recall is listed on this page, newest first.
What should I do if I have a recalled Autocar, LLC product?
Check your VIN to see which recalls cover your exact vehicle, then confirm open ones at NHTSA.gov. Call an authorized dealer and book the repair — vehicle safety recalls are fixed free by law. Follow any do-not-drive or park-outside warning until the repair is done.
How do I get alerts for new Autocar, LLC recalls?
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