2014 Autocar Xpeditor Recalls

All 2014 Autocar Xpeditor recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

January 22nd, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V028000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1601
Manufactured Begin Date: August 15th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: January 5th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: March 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

Consequence Summary:
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

January 22nd, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V028000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1601
Manufactured Begin Date: August 15th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: January 5th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: March 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.

Consequence Summary:
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

October 13th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V648000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1505
Manufactured Begin Date: January 3rd, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: December 4th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured January 3, 2014, to August 13, 2015. In dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations, the right-side brake plunger may stick and cause the brakes to drag.

Consequence Summary:
If the brake plunger is not functioning properly and affecting braking performance, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake plunger, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1505.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

May 18th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V289000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1502
Manufactured Begin Date: October 12th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: May 12th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 8th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

May 13th, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V280000
Manufacturer: AUTOCAR, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1503
Manufactured Begin Date: July 30th, 2007
Manufactured End Date: April 29th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: June 16th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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