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- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
- Risk
- Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.
- 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 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab, which have the park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel, may have the parking brake synchronization valve plumbing improperly assembled. This can cause the parking brake to apply unexpectedly and without warning.
An unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488, referencing recall number ACX-2004.
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will correct the plumbing so the system operates as designed. The repair is free at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 2018201920202021 |
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