Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 7, 2017

(Campaign #: ACX-1704)

Window Defrost Actuator May Overheat

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.

NHTSA ID: 17V783000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,505

Consequence Summary:

Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.04

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August 29, 2017

(Campaign #: ACX-1703)

Tie Rod may Loosen

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017 Xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

NHTSA ID: 17V533000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 85

Consequence Summary:

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1703.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 61.18

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January 23, 2017

(Campaign #: ACX-1701)

S-Cam may Loosen and cause Brake Engagement

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.

NHTSA ID: 17V050000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 81.58

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