Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 6, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2008)
Transverse Torque Rod Mounting Bolts Not Torqued
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
NHTSA ID: 20V689000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,060
Consequence Summary:
If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2008.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.95
November 6, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2007)
Engine Ground Cable Too Short And May Fail
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with X12N engines. The engine ground cable is too short and may fail.
NHTSA ID: 20V687000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 116
Consequence Summary:
If the ground cable fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the ground cable, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on January 4, 2021 informing owners of the safety risk. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 5, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2007.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.93
September 8, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2006)
Methane Detector Wiring Harness may Overheat
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory installed methane detection systems. The circuit protection of the detection system may be inadequate, and its wiring harness may overheat.
NHTSA ID: 20V545000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 170
Consequence Summary:
An overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse for the methane detector with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2006.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.24
August 21, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2005)
Stall/Hesitation When Driving from Right Side
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). These vehicles may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position with the PTO system engaged.
NHTSA ID: 20V496000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 78
Consequence Summary:
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to drift backwards, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury ,or property damage.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners of the recall on October 19, 2020. Dealers will install a hill start aid system, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2005.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 31, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2004)
Parking Brake Valve Pump Improperly Assembled
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
NHTSA ID: 20V450000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,086
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.43
July 20, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2003)
Frame Cross Member Mounting Bracket May Fail
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (FEPTO). The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
NHTSA ID: 20V417000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 82
Consequence Summary:
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2003. Note: These vehicles were separated out of the previous Autocar recall (19V-456) due to their unique configuration.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40.24
May 7, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2002)
Automatic Traction Control May Malfunction
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). The ATC ECUs may not be programmed correctly and may malfunction without warning.
NHTSA ID: 20V257000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
An ATC ECU malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ATC ECU, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. The recall began July 6, 2020. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2002.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.75
January 15, 2020
(Campaign #: ACX-2001)
Ignition Relay May Fail
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
NHTSA ID: 20V013000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,613
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition relay, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.2
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