2012 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2012 Autocar Xpeditor. The newest campaign is 23V023000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Jan 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Parking Brake. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 23V023000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 20,593 units in total.

23V02300023 Jan 2023Parking Brake
19V09100015 Feb 2019Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
16V85200028 Nov 2016Hybrid Propulsion System
15V44300010 Jul 2015Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
15V28900018 May 2015Parking Brake
15V28000013 May 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
12V58800017 Dec 2012Wheels
12V47200027 Sep 2012Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert
12V39400013 Aug 2012Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

23V023000Received 23 Jan 2023. 11,353 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2303 ACTT-2301. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2023.
19V091000Received 15 Feb 2019. 260 units.
Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1903. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2019.
16V852000Received 28 Nov 2016. 107 units.
Hybrid Propulsion System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1605. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Jan 2017.
15V443000Received 10 Jul 2015. 1,042 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1504.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2015.
15V289000Received 18 May 2015. 1,123 units.
Parking Brake
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2015.
15V280000Received 13 May 2015. 5,245 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1503.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jun 2015.
12V588000Received 17 Dec 2012. 222 units.
Wheels
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1205.
12V472000Received 27 Sep 2012. 542 units.
Back Over Prevention / Warnings / External/Pedestrian Alert
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1204. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2012.
12V394000Received 13 Aug 2012. 699 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time, the interference may cause the retractor mechanism cover to crack, allowing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1-888-218-3611.
Report filed by AUTOCAR, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number A-1202. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 2012.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 Autocar Xpeditor
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE20003	Preliminary evaluation	Vehicle Roll Away	Parking Brake	1 Apr 2020	10 Jan 2024	21V953
PE13011	Preliminary evaluation	Delayed Throttle Response	Fuel System, Other / Delivery	26 Apr 2013	9 Dec 2013

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/xpeditor/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Autocar, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Autocar Xpeditor?: 20,593 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Autocar Xpeditor have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 71 recall campaigns for the Autocar Xpeditor, model years 2008 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Autocar Xpeditor open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.