The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V515000·Announced 2024-07-08

Autocar Recalls 2023-2024 Xpeditor Trucks for Cab Tilt Hinge Pin Defect

Autocar is recalling 841 2023-2024 Xpeditor trucks because a missing retaining ring on the cab tilt hinge pin could cause the pin to separate, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.

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 (critical fasteners) where a component can separate and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The recall involves 841 units where the retaining ring could be missing from the cab tilt hinge pin, leaving the pin unsecured.

An unsecured pin can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect is classified by the manufacturer as a structural issue involving critical fasteners.

Dealers will inspect the cab tilt pin and replace the retaining ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
841

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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