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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 28, 2021

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.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #21V030000VehicleAutocar ›
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What happened, in plain English

Autocar is recalling 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles that may have seat belt wiring too close to the seat mechanism. This could cause the engine to stall and not restart, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Autocar for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80242-autocar-2021-xpeditor-seat-belts-risk-of-engine-stalling.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80242-autocar-2021-xpeditor-seat-belts-risk-of-engine-stalling · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V030000

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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor Seat Belts: Risk of Engine Stalling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80242-autocar-2021-xpeditor-seat-belts-risk-of-engine-stalling. Based on NHTSA recall #21V030000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V030000).

Why it’s dangerous

The seat belt harness may chafe against the seat mechanism, causing a short circuit. This triggers the circuit protection fuse to open, shutting off the engine and preventing restart without warning.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers at risk if the seat belt wiring causes engine stalling during use.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor. The issue involves seat belt harness routing too close to the seat mechanism.

  • Brand
    Autocar
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Autocar

    Call 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 to schedule a free repair.

  2. Get Seatbelt Wiring Repaired

    Dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism at no cost.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2101.

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Questions people ask

Why is my Autocar Xpeditor being recalled?

The seat belt harness may chafe against the seat mechanism, causing a short circuit that shuts off the engine and prevents restart without warning.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor with seat belt harness routing too close to the seat mechanism.

What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?

Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Autocar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V030000 — Autocar Autocar

Hello,

I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 21V030000 from Autocar.

The official recall notice states: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge.  The recall began on March 25, 2021.  Owners may contact Autocar customer service at  1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.  Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2101.

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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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V030000 (January 28, 2021)
  • 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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