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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 25, 2023

AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages

Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor trucks with potentially incorrectly assembled right-side door latches that could open unexpectedly during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners received letters July 20, 2023.

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What happened, in plain English

Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor trucks because the right-side door latch might be assembled incorrectly, which could cause the door to open unexpectedly while driving. This increases the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80253-autocar-2021-xpeditor-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unexpected-door.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80253-autocar-2021-xpeditor-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unexpected-door · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V373000

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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor Door Latch Recall: Risk of Unexpected Door Opening.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80253-autocar-2021-xpeditor-door-latch-recall-risk-of-unexpected-door. Based on NHTSA recall #23V373000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V373000).

Why it’s dangerous

The door latch may be assembled incorrectly, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while driving. This could lead to a crash if the door opens during operation, especially when the vehicle is moving.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor trucks are affected. Drivers are most at risk as an unexpectedly opening door could cause a crash during operation.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor truck has the right-side stand-up door latch. The recall covers specific models from the 2021 model year through 2023.

  • 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 to schedule a door latch inspection and reassembly at a dealer.

  2. Get Door Latch Inspected

    Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch at no cost if needed.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2306.

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Questions people ask

Why is this recall happening?

The right-side stand-up door latch may be assembled incorrectly, which could allow the door to open unexpectedly during driving, increasing crash risk.

When did the recall letters get mailed?

Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023.

What should I do if I own this truck?

Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 to schedule a free door latch inspection and reassembly 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 23V373000 — Autocar Autocar

Hello,

I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 23V373000 from Autocar.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023.  Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611.  Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2306.

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 #23V373000 (May 25, 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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