CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). The ATC ECUs may not be programmed correctly and may malfunction without warning.
- Risk
- An ATC ECU malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ATC ECU, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. The recall began July 6, 2020. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2002.
- 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 traction control electronic control unit (ECU) on certain vehicles may not be programmed correctly, so it can malfunction without warning. The recall covers vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) ECUs.
If the ATC ECU malfunctions, the risk of a crash increases. Because the failure can happen without any warning, drivers may not know the system is not working as intended when they need it.
The repair is free. Autocar will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the ATC ECU at no cost. You can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 201520162017201820192020 |
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