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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 15V280: Oil Leak Near Hot Parts Can Cause Engine Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V280, reported May 13, 2015, 5,245 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Excessive crankcase pressure can cause a vent tube elbow to detach from the crankcase breather. When this happens, engine oil can escape and contact hot surfaces, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

The repair is free at a Cummins service center. It involves securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the engine control module with software that adjusts engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressure. Cummins will notify owners on behalf of the manufacturer, but you can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V280Autocar, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
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.
Risk
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1503.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xpeditor200820092010201120122013201420152016