Autocar, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 15 safety recalls made by Autocar, LLC in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 2, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2312, DC-2307)
Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.
NHTSA ID: 23V736000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 104
Consequence Summary:
Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2312 and DC-2307.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.12
October 17, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2311, DC-2306)
Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 23V699000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 104
Consequence Summary:
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.69
September 28, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2310 DC-2308)
Steering Column Shaft Pinch Bolt Not Secured
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 23V656000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 1,131
Consequence Summary:
An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2310.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.38
August 10, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2309 DC-2305)
Powertrain Driveline May Detach
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 23V571000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 605
Consequence Summary:
An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2309 DC-2305.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.69
July 31, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2308)
Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect or Leak Fuel
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles, equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 23V535000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 54
Consequence Summary:
A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2308. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23E-055.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.04
June 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACTT-2302)
Improperly Secured Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 23V442000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 2,671
Consequence Summary:
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the fuel tank mounting straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.35
June 8, 2023
(Campaign #: DC-2304)
Improperly Welded Steering Column Shaft
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The steering column shaft may not have been properly welded.
NHTSA ID: 23V416000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded steering column shaft can separate and cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column shaft, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by July 25, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2304.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 2, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2307, DC-2303)
Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 23V400000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 11,308
Consequence Summary:
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.55
May 25, 2023
(Campaign #: DC-2302)
Improperly Secured Seat Belt Fasteners
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) trucks. The seat belt mounting fasteners may be improperly secured.
NHTSA ID: 23V372000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 373
Consequence Summary:
Loose seat belt mounting fasteners may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect, secure, or replace the seat belt mounting fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is DC-2302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.7
May 25, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2306)
Right-Side Door May Not Latch Properly
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor (ACX) trucks. The right-side stand-up door latch may be assembled incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 23V373000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 557
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly assembled door latch may allow the door to open unexpectedly during operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2306.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.56
March 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2304)
External Fuse Box May Short Circuit
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The external fuse box may short circuit due to water intrusion.
NHTSA ID: 23V193000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 55
Consequence Summary:
A fuse box that short circuits can cause an unexpected vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will mount the external fuse box vertically and install a shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2304. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-437.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36.36
March 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2305 DC-2301)
Powertrain Driveline May Detach
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.
NHTSA ID: 23V196000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 909
Consequence Summary:
An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.28
January 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2303 ACTT-2301)
Worn Valve May Leak and Release Parking Brake
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V023000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11,353
Consequence Summary:
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.82
January 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2302)
Visor May Obstruct Clearance Lights/FMVSS 108
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles. The external sun visor may obstruct the roof mounted clearance lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V019000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 445
Consequence Summary:
An obstructed view of the clearance lights may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remount roof mounted clearance lights above the sun visor. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2302.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.7
January 23, 2023
(Campaign #: ACX-2301)
Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles that run on natural gas. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.
NHTSA ID: 23V018000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 206
Consequence Summary:
An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2301.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.64
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