2014 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2014 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. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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

13 campaigns, newest first. 31,831 units in total.

23V02300023 Jan 2023Parking Brake
20V41700020 Jul 2020Structure / Frame and Members
20V01300015 Jan 2020Electrical System / Ignition
19V45600014 Jun 2019Structure / Frame and Members
19V09100015 Feb 2019Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
18V16500012 Mar 2018Electrical System / Wiring
17V05000023 Jan 2017Service Brakes
16V85200028 Nov 2016Hybrid Propulsion System
16V85500028 Nov 2016Electrical System / Ignition
16V02800022 Jan 2016Service Brakes
15V64800013 Oct 2015Service Brakes
15V28900018 May 2015Parking Brake
15V28000013 May 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

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.
20V417000Received 20 Jul 2020. 82 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2021.
20V013000Received 15 Jan 2020. 5,613 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2020.
19V456000Received 14 Jun 2019. 275 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install additional support brackets and cross members and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began October 13, 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-1906.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1906. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2020.
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.
18V165000Received 12 Mar 2018. 1,320 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1801. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2018.
17V050000Received 23 Jan 2017. 38 units.
Service Brakes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1701. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2017.
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.
16V855000Received 28 Nov 2016. 4,904 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to lower the vibration of the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1606.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1606. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2017.
16V028000Received 22 Jan 2016. 1,028 units.
Service Brakes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1601. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2016.
15V648000Received 13 Oct 2015. 483 units.
Service Brakes
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured January 3, 2014, to August 13, 2015. In dual-drive, right-hand stand configurations, the right-side brake plunger may stick and cause the brakes to drag.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake plunger is not functioning properly and affecting braking performance, a loss of vehicle control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake plunger, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1505.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Dec 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.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2014 Autocar Xpeditor
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE20003	Preliminary evaluation	Vehicle Roll Away	Parking Brake	1 Apr 2020	10 Jan 2024	21V953

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. 2014 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/xpeditor/2014/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
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 2014 Autocar Xpeditor?: 31,831 units in 13 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. 13 of them name the 2014 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2014 Autocar Xpeditor open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.