Autocar recalls — page 2
156 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Autocar vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Aug 31, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Autocar Legend, 2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
21V677000 · 586 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jul 23, 2021Fire risk2022 Autocar Xpeditor — Fuel System, Diesel
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 Diesel Engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur from the fuel hose between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head.
21V565000 · 107 units · Autocar, LLC
- Mar 9, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Autocar Legend — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. The steering column tilt control cable may contact the steering shaft, possibly causing the steering shaft to bind and requiring an increased effort to steer the vehicle.
21V149000 · 60 units · Autocar, LLC
- Mar 9, 2021Crash risk2020 Autocar Legend — Exterior Lighting
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020 Legend vehicles. The headlight and windshield wiper wiring harness may become disconnected during operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment", and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
21V150000 · 24 units · Autocar, LLC
- Feb 18, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Autocar Legend, 2019–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Electrical System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
21V093000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Feb 18, 2021Crash risk2018–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Engine
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.
21V095000 · 577 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jan 28, 2021Crash risk2018–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Seat Belts
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.
21V030000 · 3K units · Autocar, LLC
- Nov 6, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Engine
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with X12N engines. The engine ground cable is too short and may fail.
20V687000 · 116 units · Autocar, LLC
- Nov 6, 2020Crash risk2020–2021 Autocar Legend, 2020–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Suspension
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
20V689000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Sep 8, 2020Fire risk2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Electrical System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory installed methane detection systems. The circuit protection of the detection system may be inadequate, and its wiring harness may overheat.
20V545000 · 170 units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 21, 2020Crash risk2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Equipment
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). These vehicles may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position with the PTO system engaged.
20V496000 · 78 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jul 31, 2020Crash risk2018–2021 Autocar Xpeditor — Parking Brake
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
20V450000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Jul 20, 2020Crash risk2014–2018 Autocar Xpeditor — Structure
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (FEPTO). The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
20V417000 · 82 units · Autocar, LLC
- May 7, 2020Crash risk2015–2020 Autocar Xpeditor — Traction Control System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). The ATC ECUs may not be programmed correctly and may malfunction without warning.
20V257000 · 80 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jan 15, 2020Crash risk2013–2020 Autocar Xpeditor — Electrical System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
20V013000 · 6K units · Autocar, LLC
- Dec 27, 2019Crash risk2015–2020 Autocar Xspotter — Exterior Lighting
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.
19V922000 · 3K units · Autocar, LLC
- Dec 27, 2019Crash risk2016–2019 Autocar Xspotter — Power Train
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."
19V923000 · 156 units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 26, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
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.
19V622000 · 33 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jun 14, 2019Crash risk2013–2018 Autocar Xpeditor — Structure
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
19V456000 · 275 units · Autocar, LLC
- May 13, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Autocar Xpeditor — Service Brakes, Air
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."
19V354000 · 23 units · Autocar, LLC
- Mar 22, 2019Crash risk2019–2020 Autocar Xpeditor — Service Brakes
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."
19V227000 · 656 units · Autocar, LLC
- Feb 15, 2019Crash risk2008–2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Parking Brake
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."
19V091000 · 260 units · Autocar, LLC
- Dec 14, 2018Crash risk2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Power Train
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.
18V889000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Nov 16, 2018Crash risk2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly secured to the frame rail, possibly causing an increase in steering effort or a loss of steering ability.
18V815000 · 761 units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 23, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Autocar Xspotter — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xspotter vehicles. The brake pedal mounting plate may be incorrectly welded, possibly resulting in the brake pedal disconnecting.
18V558000 · 297 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Apr 9, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
18V224000 · 541 units · Autocar, LLC
- Mar 12, 2018Fire risk2014–2018 Autocar Xpeditor — Electrical System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
18V165000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Dec 7, 2017Fire risk2017–2018 Autocar Xpeditor — Visibility
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.
17V783000 · 2K units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 29, 2017Crash risk2016 Autocar Xpert, 2016 Autocar Xspotter — Steering
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V534000 · 30 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Aug 29, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017 Xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V533000 · 85 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jan 23, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter — Interior Lighting
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
17V049000 · 29 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Jan 23, 2017Crash risk2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Service Brakes
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.
17V050000 · 38 units · Autocar, LLC
- Nov 28, 2016Crash risk2013–2017 Autocar Xpeditor — Electrical System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open resulting in an engine stall.
16V855000 · 5K units · Autocar, LLC
- Nov 28, 2016Crash risk2012–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Hybrid Propulsion System
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
16V852000 · 107 units · Autocar, LLC
- Oct 7, 2016Crash risk2015–2017 Autocar Xpert, 2015–2017 Autocar Xspotter — Steering
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
16V723000 · 1K units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Oct 7, 2016Crash risk2015–2017 Autocar Xpeditor — Steering
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
16V720000 · 2K units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 15, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter — Steering
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.
16V599000 · 294 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Jun 2, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Autocar Xpeditor — Engine and Engine Cooling
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 21, 2016, to April 11, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
16V394000 · 18 units · Autocar, LLC
- May 18, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Autocar Xpeditor — Suspension
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
16V316000 · 67 units · Autocar, LLC
- May 18, 2016Crash risk2017 Autocar Xpert, 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter — Suspension
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
16V319000 · 43 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Jan 22, 2016Crash risk2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Service Brakes
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
16V028000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- Oct 13, 2015Crash risk2014–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Service Brakes
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured January 3, 2014, to August 13, 2015. In dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations, the right-side brake plunger may stick and cause the brakes to drag.
15V648000 · 483 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jul 10, 2015Fire risk2009–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Equipment
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
15V443000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- May 18, 2015Crash risk2011–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Parking Brake
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.
15V289000 · 1K units · Autocar, LLC
- May 13, 2015Fire risk2008–2016 Autocar Xpeditor — Engine and Engine Cooling
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. 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.
15V280000 · 5K units · Autocar, LLC
- May 13, 2015Fire risk2014–2016 Autocar Xpert, 2014–2016 Autocar Xspotter — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
15V281000 · 41 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Apr 6, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 Autocar Acx — Structure
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Autocar ACX front-end loader garbage trucks manufactured March 8, 2013, to September 24, 2014. The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail and cause the cross member to detach from the frame rails.
15V204000 · 195 units · Autocar, LLC
- Jan 23, 2015Crash risk2015 Autocar Xpeditor — Fuel System, Other
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xpeditor trucks manufactured May 22, 2014, to July 17, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
15V027000 · 38 units · Autocar, LLC
- Aug 20, 2014Crash risk2015 Autocar Xspotter — Fuel System, Diesel
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
14V512000 · 19 units · Autocar Industries, LLC
- Jul 2, 2014Crash risk2012–2015 Autocar Xpert — Structure
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
14V397000 · 287 units · Autocar Industries, LLC