CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
- 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
The HVAC defrost door actuator in these vehicles may overheat because the circuit lacks adequate fuse protection. Overheating of the actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse on the circuit at no charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. You can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 (Autocar recall number ACX-1704), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20172018 |
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