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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published January 23, 2023

AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Electrical System

Autocar recalls 2021-2023 Xpeditor natural gas vehicles with inaccurate fuel gauges that may cause unexpected stalling and crashes.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #23V018000VehicleAutocar ›
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What happened, in plain English

Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor natural gas vehicles due to a software error causing inaccurate fuel gauges. This could lead to the vehicle running out of fuel unexpectedly and stalling, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80251-autocar-2021-xpeditor-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80251-autocar-2021-xpeditor-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V018000

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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor: Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80251-autocar-2021-xpeditor-inaccurate-fuel-gauge-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V018000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V018000).

Why it’s dangerous

A software error in the instrument cluster causes the fuel gauge to show inaccurate readings. This may lead to the vehicle running out of fuel unexpectedly while driving, causing it to stall and potentially crash.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor natural gas vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the software error are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor that runs on natural gas. The recall was announced in March 2023 with owner notification letters mailed that month.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Update Software

    Dealers will update the instrument cluster software for free to fix the inaccurate fuel gauge.

  2. Contact Customer Service

    Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the update.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2301.

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Questions people ask

Why is my fuel gauge inaccurate?

The recall states a software error in the instrument cluster causes inaccurate fuel gauge readings, but does not specify how to fix it.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor that runs on natural gas, as the recall covers these specific models.

Is there a deadline to fix this?

The recall does not specify a deadline for the software update; dealers will handle it at no cost when you bring your vehicle in.

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 23V018000 — Autocar Autocar

Hello,

I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 23V018000 from Autocar.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023.  Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.  Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-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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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 #23V018000 (January 23, 2023)
  • 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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