Service brakesRecall 17V-050 · 2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 17V-050 covers 38 2013–2016 Autocar Xpeditor for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V050000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
The risk
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 26, 2012 to November 5, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.