Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 27, 2019
(Campaign #: ACTT-2002)

Headlamp Relay May Disconnect from Fuse Box

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles. The headlamp relay may disconnect from the fuse box, causing the headlights to shut off.
NHTSA ID: 19V922000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,448
Consequence Summary:
Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on February 24, 2020. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.75
December 27, 2019
(Campaign #: ACTT-2001)

Transmission Shift Pad May Fail/FMVSS 102

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Xspotter vehicles. Due to the placement of the shift pad, the shift pad may fail, and not display the transmission range or sequence. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
NHTSA ID: 19V923000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 156
Consequence Summary:
If the shift pad display fails, the operator will not know the transmission range or sequence information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the shift pad, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on February 24, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.62
August 26, 2019
(Campaign #: ACX-1907)

Loose Power Steering Mounting Bolts

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering mounting bolts may loosen, possibly causing the power steering pump to disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 19V622000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
A disconnected power steering pump can cause a sudden increase of steering effort resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power steering mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1907.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48.48
June 14, 2019
(Campaign #: ACX-1906)

Drive Shaft Support Cross Member May Fail

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
NHTSA ID: 19V456000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 275
Consequence Summary:
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install additional support brackets and cross members and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1906.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.73
May 13, 2019
(Campaign #: ACX-1905)

Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V354000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will re-work the air brake systems, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2091. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1905.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.22
March 22, 2019
(Campaign #: ACX-1904)

Increased Braking Distance May Occur

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The brake chamber clevis pin retainer may not have be been installed, possibly increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V227000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 656
Consequence Summary:
Additional distance needed to stop the vehicle may increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing brake chamber clevis pin retainers, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1904.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.05
February 15, 2019
(Campaign #: ACX-1903)

Undersized Brake Chambers/ FMVSS 121

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
NHTSA ID: 19V091000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 260
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.67