The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V648000·Announced 2015-10-13

Autocar Recalls 2014-2016 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Brake Plunger Defect

Autocar is recalling 483 model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles because a stuck brake plunger may cause dragging brakes and loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake plunger) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between January 3, 2014, and August 13, 2015. The recall affects 483 vehicles in dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations where the right-side brake plunger may stick, causing the brakes to drag.

If the brake plunger is not functioning properly, it may affect braking performance, potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
483

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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