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HighNHTSA·21V966000·Announced 2022-01-12

Autocar Xpeditor GPS Module Mounting Defect May Interfere With Brakes

Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles because the GPS module may be improperly mounted and could come loose, potentially interfering with brake and throttle pedals.

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: The recall addresses a potential risk where a loose GPS module could interfere with brake and throttle pedals, increasing crash risk. No crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported, making this a preventive recall for a theoretical hazard that meets the Score 3 (High) threshold per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The GPS module may have been improperly mounted under the dashboard in approximately 251 units.

The improperly mounted GPS module could come loose or disconnect entirely. If this occurs, it may interfere with the brake and/or throttle pedals, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Dealers will remount the GPS module at no charge. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 (Autocar's recall number: ACX-2109), or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
  • mounting-defect
  • brake-interference
  • throttle-interference
Affected units
251

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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