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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 16V855: Engine May Stall Due to Fuse Box Vibration

NHTSA campaign 16V855, reported November 28, 2016, 4,904 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Vibration in the fuse box can cause the ignition relay to open, which may shut off the engine while the vehicle is being driven.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should have the free repair done as soon as possible: an authorized dealer will install an additional bracket to reduce vibration of the fuse box at no charge. Autocar will also notify owners directly. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V855Autocar, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Problem
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.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to lower the vibration of the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1606.
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

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