The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V535000·Announced 2023-07-31

Autocar Recalls 2023 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Fuel Hose Defect

Autocar is recalling 54 model-year 2023 Xpeditor vehicles because damaged fuel filter hoses may leak or disconnect, increasing the risk of engine stall or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that presents a significant risk of fire and crash due to engine stall, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The recall involves 54 vehicles where the remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production. This damage allows the hoses to leak or disconnect.

A disconnected hose can cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Cummins dealers will replace both hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Autocar's recall number is ACX-2308, which is an expansion of recall number 23E-055.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
54

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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