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HighNHTSA·22V216000·Announced 2022-01-04

2021-2022 Autocar XPEDITOR vehicles recalled for ABS wiring defect

Autocar is recalling 2021-2022 XPEDITOR vehicles because the ABS modulation valve may be wired incorrectly, potentially extending braking distance and increasing crash risk.

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: Safety-critical brake system defect with concrete potential for serious harm (extended stopping distance, increased crash risk), but no deaths, injuries, or property damage have been reported. Fits the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 XPEDITOR vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modulation valve may be wired incorrectly in these vehicles.

Incorrect ABS wiring can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. An estimated 535 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners should contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 to schedule service. Dealers will repair or replace the ABS wiring harness free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 30, 2022. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
  • brake-system-malfunction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
535

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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