The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V956000·Announced 2021-12-09

Autocar Xpeditor and Legend fuel tubes may crack, risking fire

Autocar is recalling 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. Fuel tubes may crack, causing a high-pressure leak that could ignite in the presence of a fire source.

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 fuel system defect in commercial vehicles that could lead to fire in the presence of an ignition source. However, no fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported as of the recall notice. The hazard is potential rather than realized, placing it at the 'High' level for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles due to a fuel system defect. The fuel tubes connecting the fuel rail to the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack over time.

When cracked, these fuel tubes can leak high-pressure fuel. In the presence of an ignition source, this leak increases the risk of fire.

Approximately 1,001 vehicles are affected. Owners were notified by mail in January and March 2022. Cummins will replace the fuel tubes and install vibration isolators at no cost. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-976-3486, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle / Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,001

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 (2)

  • XPEDITOR
  • LEGEND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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