The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V030000·Announced 2021-01-28

Autocar Xpeditor Seat Belt Harness Defect May Cause Engine Stall

Autocar is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because the seat belt harness may chafe and short circuit the engine, causing unexpected stalling that could lead to crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural vehicle defect in which seat belt harness routing can short circuit and cause unexpected engine stalling during operation. While this creates significant risk of crash and personal injury, the source reports no actual injuries or incidents, meeting the rubric criterion of risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles have a seat belt harness routing that is positioned too close to the seat mechanism.

If the harness chafes against the seat mechanism, it can short circuit, causing the circuit protection fuse to open. When this occurs, the engine will shut off and cannot be restarted, potentially without warning while the vehicle is in operation.

The recall affects 3,196 vehicles. Owners will be notified by Autocar and can have the defect repaired free of charge. Dealers will reroute and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
3,196

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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