Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2025

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 13 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2025. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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December 17, 2025
(Campaign #: ACTT-2505)

Improperly Secured Battery Cable Connections

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling one 2024 E-ACTT terminal tractor. The battery cable connections at the traction motors and the power inverter may not be properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 25V875000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
Improperly secured cable connections may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally loose connections may cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will inspect and properly secure the cable connections as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by February 4, 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 30, 2025
(Campaign #: ACX-2506)

Automatic Emergency Braking System May Unexpectedly Turn Off

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2025-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system may unexpectedly turn off when the vehicle turns.
NHTSA ID: 25V746000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 239
Consequence Summary:
The loss of AEB increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will update the AEB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2506.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 9.62
October 9, 2025
(Campaign #: ACX-2505 DC-2507)

Loss of Steering Control

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2024-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The tie rod clamp may have been improperly secured.
NHTSA ID: 25V679000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2,848
Consequence Summary:
The tie rod clamp can separate from the vehicle, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will inspect and secure or repair the tie rod clamp as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2505 and DC-2507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.73
October 3, 2025
(Campaign #: ACX-2504 DC-2506)

Steering Wheel May Separate and Cause Steering Loss

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
NHTSA ID: 25V660000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 4,687
Consequence Summary:
A steering wheel separation may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.32
July 3, 2025
(Campaign #: ACTT-2504)

Incorrect Tire Inflation Label/FMVSS 110

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The tire inflation information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 25V451000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 195
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2504.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0.51
July 3, 2025
(Campaign #: ACX-2503 ACTT-2503)

Insufficient Volume in Air Tank/FMVSS 121

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 25V449000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-March 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 17, 2025
(Campaign #: ACTT-2502)

Misrouted Alternator Ground Cable May Start Fire

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The alternator ground cable may be misrouted and contact the alternator positive stud, damaging the cable.
NHTSA ID: 25V258000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 224
Consequence Summary:
A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 9.38
April 3, 2025
(Campaign #: DC-2503)

Blower Motor may Short Circuit and Cause Fire

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 DC (Legend) vehicles. The incorrect blower motor fuse may have been installed.
NHTSA ID: 25V208000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,000
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect fuse may fail to trip, allowing the blower to short circuit and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.1
April 3, 2025
(Campaign #: DC-2504)

Insufficient Air Volume in Brake System/FMVSS 121

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DC (Legend) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 25V209000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by May 23, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2504.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 30, 2025
(Campaign #: ACX-2501)

Forward Collision Sensing Radar May Fail

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. A software error may cause the forward collision sensing radar to fail.
NHTSA ID: 25V044000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
An inoperative radar increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the radar software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by January 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 30, 2025
(Campaign #: ACTT-2501)

Engine Stall and Rollaway Risk

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2025 E-ACTT vehicles. A software error may allow the vehicle to rollaway while on an incline and cause an engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 25V045000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 130
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle rollaway and an engine stall increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 4.62
January 29, 2025
(Campaign #: DC-2501)

Inoperative Forward Collision Warning System

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The forward collision warning (FCW) system may be inoperative due to a software error.
NHTSA ID: 25V035000
Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
An inoperative forward collision warning system that does not function as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the FCW software, free of charge. Both vehicles were repaired by March 5, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 28, 2025
(Campaign #: DC-2502)

Cab Shock Absorber Bracket Fasteners May Detach

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The cab shock absorber bracket fasteners may have been improperly secured, allowing the fasteners to detach.
NHTSA ID: 25V036000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 958
Consequence Summary:
A detached fastener can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.86