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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 20V545: Wiring may overheat and cause fire in methane detector system

NHTSA campaign 20V545, reported September 8, 2020, 170 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with a factory-installed methane detection system may have inadequate circuit protection for that system. Its wiring harness can overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Autocar will notify affected owners. Dealers will replace the 10-amp fuse for the methane detector with a 3-amp fuse at no cost to you. To ask about this recall, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, referencing recall number ACX-2006. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V545Autocar, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory installed methane detection systems. The circuit protection of the detection system may be inadequate, and its wiring harness may overheat.
Risk
An overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse for the methane detector with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2006.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xpeditor2019