2015 Autocar Xpert recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2015 Autocar Xpert, covering 12,813 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Parking brakeReported January 23, 2023 · 11,353 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V023000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported October 7, 2016 · 1,132 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: 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: Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.

Recall number 16V723000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported May 13, 2015 · 41 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. 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.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 1‑765‑589‑5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-01.

Recall number 15V281000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported July 2, 2014 · 287 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V397000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2015 Autocar Xpert recalls

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How many recalls does the 2015 Autocar Xpert have?

4, covering parking brake, steering and engine and engine cooling.

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