CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (FEPTO). The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
- Risk
- If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2003. Note: These vehicles were separated out of the previous Autocar recall (19V-456) due to their unique configuration.
- 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
On certain Autocar Xpeditor trucks, the first cross-member behind the engine may have mounting brackets that fail early. The problem is linked to improper spacing between the cross-members, which places strain on the brackets. As a result, the cross-member can become loose and detach from the frame rails. This affects vehicles equipped with a single cross-member behind the engine and a front engine power take-off (FEPTO).
If the cross-member fails, the components it supports may come loose from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this safety concern and follow the recall process.
The repair is free. Autocar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace any damaged components and install additional support brackets and an additional cross-member at no cost. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, referencing recall number ACX-2003. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20142015201620172018 |
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