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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V050000·Announced 2017-01-23

Autocar Recalls 2013-2016 Xpeditor Trucks Due to Brake Defect

Autocar is recalling 38 Xpeditor trucks from 2013-2016 because over-braking can cause S-cam tube bolts to loosen, leading to unexpected brake engagement 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 in the braking system that can cause unexpected brake engagement, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. The recall affects 38 units in total.

The defect involves over-braking, which can cause excessive vibration. This vibration may cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose, allowing the brakes to engage unexpectedly. Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.

Autocar will contact owners, and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 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
38

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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