The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V354000·Announced 2019-05-13

Autocar Recalls 2019-2020 Xpeditor Vehicles for Rear Brake Release Issue

Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because the rear axle brake may have a delayed release, increasing 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 air brake system that fails to comply with FMVSS 121 and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

A delayed brake release may increase the risk of a crash. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will re-work the air brake systems free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2091.

Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1905. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
23

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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