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Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: GPS Module May Cause Crash Risk

Autocar is recalling 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles with a GPS module that may become loose, potentially causing brake/throttle pedal interference and crashes.

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Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles because the GPS module may become loose or disconnect, which could interfere with brake and throttle pedals and increase crash risk. This is a safety issue that requires fixing to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80245-autocar-2021-xpeditor-gps-module-may-cause-crash-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80245-autocar-2021-xpeditor-gps-module-may-cause-crash-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V966000

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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: GPS Module May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80245-autocar-2021-xpeditor-gps-module-may-cause-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V966000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V966000).

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles because a loose GPS module may interfere with the brake and/or throttle pedals, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 13, 2021. Dealers will remount the module free of charge.

How to tell if you have it

  • Autocar Xpeditor, 2021-2022

What to do

Dealers will remount the GPS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2109.

The hazard

A loose or disconnected GPS module may interfere with the brake and/or throttle pedals, increasing the risk of a crash. The GPS module may have been improperly mounted under the dashboard and could come loose or disconnect entirely.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Autocar, LLC has 42 other recalls on record since 2012-08-13. Other recent recalls of similar products include Autocar XSpotter 2012-2025: Incorrect Tire Inflation Labels Risk Crash (2025-07-03) and Autocar XPeditor 2021: Brake Air Tank Insufficient Volume Risk (2025-07-03). NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2021 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, with the latest received 2024-02-29.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021-2022 Autocar Xpeditor has a GPS module that was improperly mounted under the dashboard. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 11, 2022.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Autocar Customer Service

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

  2. Get GPS Module Remounted

    Dealers will remount the GPS module for free to prevent it from becoming loose or disconnected.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will remount the GPS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2109.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Dec 13, 202112. Owner letters mailed: Feb 11, 2022220212022
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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 21V966000 — Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: GPS Module May Cause Crash Risk

Hello,

I own a Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: GPS Module May Cause Crash Risk that is covered by recall 21V966000 from Autocar.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will remount the GPS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2109.

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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Where this comes from

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 #21V966000 (December 13, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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