Autocar 2019 Xpeditor: Risk of drifting backward causing crashes
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.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to drift backwards, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury ,or property damage.
What happened, in plain English
Autocar is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles that have aftermarket power take-off (PTO) systems. These vehicles can stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position, which may cause the vehicle to drift backward and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223487-autocar-2019-xpeditor-risk-of-drifting-backward-causing-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223487-autocar-2019-xpeditor-risk-of-drifting-backward-causing-crashes · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V496000
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“Autocar 2019 Xpeditor: Risk of drifting backward causing crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223487-autocar-2019-xpeditor-risk-of-drifting-backward-causing-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #20V496000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V496000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the PTO system is engaged and the vehicle is operated from the right side stand up position, it can stall or hesitate. This may cause the vehicle to drift backward, increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or property damage.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with aftermarket power take-off (PTO) systems are affected. Drivers using these vehicles from the right side stand up position are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Autocar Xpeditor has an aftermarket power take-off (PTO) system. The issue occurs when operating from the right side stand up position with the PTO engaged.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Autocar Customer Service
Call 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free hill start aid installation.
Schedule Free Repair
Dealers will install a hill start aid system at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V496000 (August 21, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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