Service brakesRecall 16V-028 · 2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 16V-028 covers 1,028 2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
The risk
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 15, 2012 to January 5, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.