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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 15, 2022

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.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #22V262000VehicleAutocar ›
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What happened, in plain English

Autocar is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because their hazard lights don't work when the ignition is off. This could cause crashes as the lights fail to meet federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80247-autocar-2021-xpeditor-hazard-lights-not-working-could-cause-crash.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80247-autocar-2021-xpeditor-hazard-lights-not-working-could-cause-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V262000

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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: Hazard Lights Not Working Could Cause Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80247-autocar-2021-xpeditor-hazard-lights-not-working-could-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #22V262000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V262000).

Why it’s dangerous

The hazard lights stop working when the ignition is off, meaning they cannot be used to signal danger or emergency situations. This violates federal safety standards and could lead to crashes if the lights are needed during an emergency.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without functional hazard lights are at risk of crashes.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle has the model name 'Xpeditor' and was manufactured between 2019 and 2021. The recall covers all these vehicles.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    The hazard lights will not function when the ignition is off, so you should have the issue repaired or replaced by June 13, 2022.

    June 13, 2022
Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2202.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The hazard lights stop working when the ignition is off, which violates federal safety standards and could cause crashes.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor model.

What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?

Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness for free. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 13, 2022.

Take action

Contact Autocar

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

Subject: Recall 22V262000 — Autocar Autocar

Hello,

I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 22V262000 from Autocar.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 13, 2022.  Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.  Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2202.

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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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 #22V262000 (April 15, 2022)
  • 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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