Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-165 · 2014–2018 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 18V-165 covers 1,320 2014–2018 Autocar Xpeditor for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
The risk
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.