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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V281📅 May 13, 2015

2014–2016 Autocar Xpert & 2014–2016 Autocar Xspotter recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

💥 The risk

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-589-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-01.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V281000
Manufacturer recall #
MDTT-01
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Vehicles affected
41
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Owner phone
1-800-343-7357
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 16, 2015
Built
Sep 24, 2013 – Apr 22, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V281 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V281?

2014–2016 Autocar Xpert & 2014–2016 Autocar Xspotter. 41 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Autocar dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-343-7357.