The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V095000·Announced 2022-06-02

Autocar Xpeditor turbocharger heat shield may detach from vehicle

Autocar is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because the turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach, creating a road hazard. Dealers will replace the component free of charge.

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: A detached heat shield creates risk of crashes and injuries, qualifying as a High risk-of-harm scenario. No actual injuries have been reported, limiting the classification per the rubric criterion for theoretical hazards without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor commercial vehicles due to a defect in the turbocharger heat shield. The shield may fail and detach from the engine compartment.

A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury to drivers and other road users. No injuries have been reported to date.

A total of 577 vehicles are affected by this recall. Autocar will notify owners by mail, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield free of charge. For more information, you can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.

You can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2019 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
  • heat-shield-detachment
  • road-hazard
Affected units
577

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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