2012 Autocar Xpert: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2012 Autocar Xpert. 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

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

8 campaigns, newest first. 12,568 units in total.

23V02300023 Jan 2023Parking Brake
14V3970002 Jul 2014Structure / Frame and Members
14V20000023 Apr 2014Steering / Column
14V19900023 Apr 2014Service Brakes, Air
14V19800023 Apr 2014Seats
14V13300019 Mar 2014Seat Belts
13V0060009 Jan 2013Seat Belts
12V44800013 Sep 2012Electrical System / Wiring

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.
14V397000Received 2 Jul 2014. 287 units.
Structure / Frame and Members
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1408. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 2014.
14V200000Received 23 Apr 2014. 207 units.
Steering / Column
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1407. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2014.
14V199000Received 23 Apr 2014. 207 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1406. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2014.
14V198000Received 23 Apr 2014. 207 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1405. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2014.
14V133000Received 19 Mar 2014. 207 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1401. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jun 2014.
13V006000Received 9 Jan 2013. 80 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Report filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1208. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Mar 2013.
12V448000Received 13 Sep 2012. 20 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.
Report filed by AUTOCAR INDUSTRIES, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number M-1203. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Sep 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 Xpert
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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A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2012 Autocar XpertThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Autocar Xpert: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/xpert/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 Xpert?: 12,568 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Autocar Xpert have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the Autocar Xpert, model years 2012 to 2017. 8 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Autocar Xpert open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.