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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
- 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 methane detection system's wiring may not be properly protected against excess electrical current, and the wiring harness may be routed improperly. If the harness carries too much current, it can overheat and increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the 10-amp fuse with a 3-amp fuse. Autocar will also notify owners directly. If you have questions, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, referencing recall number ACX-1801. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20142015201620172018 |
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