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.
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Autocar is recalling certain 2012-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because a worn parking brake valve can cause the brake to release unexpectedly, potentially rolling the vehicle and causing a crash. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223496-autocar-2019-xpeditor-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-rolling-away.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223496-autocar-2019-xpeditor-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-rolling-away · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V023000
“Autocar 2019 Xpeditor Parking Brake Recall: Risk of Rolling Away.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223496-autocar-2019-xpeditor-parking-brake-recall-risk-of-rolling-away. Based on NHTSA recall 23V023000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V023000).
A worn parking brake control valve leaks air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure. This causes the parking brake to release unexpectedly, allowing the vehicle to roll away and potentially crash.
Owners of 2012-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles are affected. Drivers who park on slopes or in areas where rolling could cause injury are at higher risk.
Check if your vehicle has a model year between 2012 and 2020 and is an Autocar Xpeditor. The recall was announced in March 2023 via owner notification letters.
Call 1-888-218-3611 to schedule a repair with your dealer.
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve at no cost.
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Your vehicle is affected if it is an Autocar Xpeditor model from 2012 to 2020.
Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 to schedule a free repair at your dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Autocar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V023000 — Autocar Autocar Hello, I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 23V023000 from Autocar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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