2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
💥 The risk
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.
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
- 17V050000
- Manufacturer recall #
- ACX-1701
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 38
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 17, 2017
- Built
- Jun 26, 2012 – Nov 5, 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.