2011–2016 Autocar Xpeditor recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
💥 The risk
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V289000
- Manufacturer recall #
- ACX-1502
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,123
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 8, 2015
- Built
- Oct 12, 2010 – May 12, 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.