The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V855000·Announced 2016-11-28

Autocar Recalls 2013-2017 Xpeditor Vehicles for Engine Stall Risk

Autocar is recalling 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles because fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open, leading to an engine stall and increased crash risk.

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 (electrical system) where an engine stall increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between December 10, 2012, and November 1, 2016. The recall involves 4,904 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, vibration in the fuse box may cause the ignition relay to open. This malfunction can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to lower the vibration of the fuse box free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 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
4,904

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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