Every 2013 Autocar Xpeditor recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Parking Brake · NHTSA 23V023000
Jan 23, 2023Parking Brake
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
- Risk
- The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
Full recall details for 23V023000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V013000
Jan 15, 2020Electrical System:Ignition
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
- Risk
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition relay, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2001.
Full recall details for 20V013000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 19V091000
Feb 15, 2019Parking Brake:Conventional:Air
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
- Risk
- Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
Full recall details for 19V091000 →Equipment · NHTSA 15V443000
Oct 7, 2015Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
- Risk
- Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1504.
Full recall details for 15V443000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 15V289000
May 18, 2015Parking Brake
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
- Risk
- The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
Full recall details for 15V289000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 15V280000
May 13, 2015Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Risk
- If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1503.
Full recall details for 15V280000 →Equipment · NHTSA 12V472000
Sep 27, 2012Equipment
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
- Risk
- Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
- Fix
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
Full recall details for 12V472000 →
2013 Autocar Xpeditor complaints and service bulletins
Autocar has issued at least 8 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Engine (6)
- Power Train (4)
- Equipment (1)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
- Steering (1)
- Visibility (1)
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Vehicle Roll Away
PE20003Opened Apr 1, 2020Closed Jan 10, 2024
- Delayed Throttle Response
PE13011Opened Apr 26, 2013Closed Dec 9, 2013
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