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2013 Autocar Xpert: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2013 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.

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

6 campaigns, newest first. 12,468 units in total.

  1. 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: .

  2. 14V397000Received . 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: .

  3. 14V200000Received . 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: .

  4. 14V199000Received . 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: .

  5. 14V198000Received . 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: .

  6. 14V133000Received . 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: .

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

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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.

  1. 20128
  2. 20136
  3. 20148
  4. 20154
  5. 20164
  6. 20172

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2013 Autocar Xpert: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/autocar/xpert/2013/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

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 2013 Autocar Xpert?
12,468 units in 6 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. 6 of them name the 2013 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Autocar Xpert open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.