CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a 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 1-765-589-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-01.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Excessive crankcase pressure can cause a hose fitting on the engine's vent tube to detach from the crankcase breather. If this happens, engine oil can spray onto hot engine surfaces.
When engine oil contacts a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized Cummins service center. It involves securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the engine control module with software that limits crankcase pressure under misfire conditions. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-589-5499 or Cummins at 1-800-343-7357, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpert | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xspotter | 201420152016 |