Autocar Recalls Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between July 30, 2007, and April 29, 2015. The recall involves 5,245 vehicles. The defect involves excessive engine crankcase pressures that may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather.

If the vent tube detaches, engine oil may come into contact with hot surfaces. This contact can increase the risk of a vehicle fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar. 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 adjusts 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.

The recalled product

Product

AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

Brand

AUTOCAR

Manufacturer

Autocar, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Truck

Hazard

• fire
• engine-oil-leak

Affected units

5,245

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