The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V165000·Announced 2018-03-12

Autocar Recalls 2014-2018 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Methane Detector Wiring Fire Risk

Autocar is recalling 1,320 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory-installed methane detection systems because inadequate circuit protection may cause the wiring harness to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 vehicle electrical defect that may cause the wiring harness to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects or significant injury/property-damage risks (fire) align with a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory-installed methane detection system. The recall involves 1,320 vehicles where the circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate and the harness may be improperly routed.

In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, 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
1,320

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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