The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V373000·Announced 2023-05-25

2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor trucks recalled for defective door latch

Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor commercial trucks due to incorrectly assembled right-side door latches that may open unexpectedly during operation. Owners should contact Autocar for a free inspection and reassembly.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall qualifies as Severe under the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects. The door latch assembly defect creates a genuine risk of unexpected door opening during operation, which could result in crashes. Although no injuries have been reported to date, the safety hazard warrants this severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor trucks because the right-side stand-up door latch may be assembled incorrectly during manufacturing. An improperly assembled door latch may allow the door to open unexpectedly during operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

This recall affects 557 Xpeditor trucks from model years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 20, 2023.

Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 (Autocar's recall number is ACX-2306). For additional information, owners may 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
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
557

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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