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2014 Autocar Xspotter problems

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Equipment: other: labelsReported July 3, 2025 · 195 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The tire inflation information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1‑888‑218‑3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2504.

Recall number 25V451000 · Recall details

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

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

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported March 19, 2014 · 11 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Xspotter vehicles manufactured November 23, 2009, through October 21, 2013, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1‑765‑489‑5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1403.

Recall number 14V131000 · Recall details

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