2016 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2016 Autocar Xpeditor. The newest campaign is 25V449000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Jul 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank. 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, 25V449000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
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Recall campaigns
22 campaigns, newest first. 46,959 units in total.
- 25V449000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
- 23V699000Parking Brake / Indicator Light
- 23V400000Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- 23V023000Parking Brake
- 20V417000Structure / Frame and Members
- 20V257000Traction Control System
- 20V013000Electrical System / Ignition
- 19V456000Structure / Frame and Members
- 19V091000Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
- 18V165000Electrical System / Wiring
- 17V533000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- 17V050000Service Brakes
- 16V855000Electrical System / Ignition
- 16V852000Hybrid Propulsion System
- 16V720000Steering / Linkages
- 16V394000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- 16V316000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
- 16V028000Service Brakes
- 15V648000Service Brakes
- 15V443000Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
- 15V289000Parking Brake
- 15V280000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
25V449000Received . 49 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Reservoir/Tank
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2503 ACTT-2503.
23V699000Received . 104 units.
Parking Brake / Indicator Light
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2311, DC-2306. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V400000Received . 11,308 units.
Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2307, DC-2303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
23V023000Received . 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: .
20V417000Received . 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: .
20V257000Received . 80 units.
Traction Control System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An ATC ECU malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-2002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
20V013000Received . 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: .
19V456000Received . 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: .
19V091000Received . 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: .
18V165000Received . 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: .
17V533000Received . 85 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
17V050000Received . 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: .
16V855000Received . 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: .
16V852000Received . 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: .
16V720000Received . 2,375 units.
Steering / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering linkage castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1604.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1604. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V394000Received . 18 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 21, 2016, to April 11, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1603.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V316000Received . 67 units.
Suspension / Rear / Axle / Spindle
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1602.
Report filed by Autocar, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number ACX-1602. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V028000Received . 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: .
15V648000Received . 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: .
15V443000Received . 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: .
15V289000Received . 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: .
15V280000Received . 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: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| 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
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2016 Autocar XpeditorThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2016 Autocar Xpeditor: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/xpeditor/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
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- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- 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 2016 Autocar Xpeditor?
- 46,959 units in 22 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. 22 of them name the 2016 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 Autocar Xpeditor open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.