CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
- Risk
- Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
- 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
Certain Autocar Xpeditor trucks were built with undersized parking brake chambers. Because the chambers are too small, the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, and it can move unexpectedly when parked. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
Unexpected movement while parked increases the risk of a crash, including with people or property nearby.
Dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with correctly sized ones at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 |
|---|