Parking brakeRecall 23V-023 · Autocar vehicles
Autocar, LLC recall 23V-023 covers 11,353 Autocar vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 22% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V023000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
The risk
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
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
22%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
The investigation behind this recall
- Vehicle Roll AwayNHTSA