CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will re-work the air brake systems, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2091. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1905.
- 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 2019 and 2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles may have a rear axle air brake that releases later than it should. Because the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems, the delayed release can increase the risk of a crash.
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will rework the air brake systems on affected vehicles at no cost to you. Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 and reference recall number ACX-1905. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20192020 |
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