Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2019 Autocar Xpeditor
The 2019 Autocar Xpeditor faces several issues, primarily concerning the braking system and electrical components. Recalls highlight problems like insufficient air volume for brakes and flawed parking brake indicators. Other concerns include potential electrical shorts and fuel system leaks. Buyers should focus on these areas during inspection to ensure safety and reliability.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Autocar Xpeditor has 24 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V449000 Insufficient Volume in Air Tank/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V699000 Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V400000 Park Brake Warning Light May Illuminate in Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V023000 Worn Valve May Leak and Release Parking Brake NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V437000 External Fuse Box May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V262000 Hazard Lights Disabled When Ignition Is Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V956000 Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V930000 Vehicle May Roll Backwards due to Hesitation/Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V867000 Hazard Lights Disabled with Ignition Off/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V093000 Display Malfunction/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V095000 Turbocharger Heat Shield May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V030000 Seat Belt Wiring Harness May Chafe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V545000 Methane Detector Wiring Harness may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V496000 Stall/Hesitation When Driving from Right Side NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V450000 Parking Brake Valve Pump Improperly Assembled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V257000 Automatic Traction Control May Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V013000 Ignition Relay May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V622000 Loose Power Steering Mounting Bolts NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V354000 Delayed Brake Release/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V227000 Increased Braking Distance May Occur NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Known issues to inspect
Insufficient air volume
How to check: Inspect air tank for compliance with regulations.
Fuse box shorting
How to check: Check for water intrusion signs in fuse box.
Fuel tubes cracking
How to check: Inspect tubes between fuel rail and injectors.
Faulty hazard lights
How to check: Test hazard lights with ignition off.
Turbocharger heat shield fail
How to check: Inspect heat shield for any detaching parts.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Loud knocking or ticking sound
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for warning lights on dash.
Red flag: Multiple warning lights on
- 03
Low-speed braking
What to check: Ensure brakes respond promptly and smoothly.
Red flag: Brakes delay or make noise
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Observe engine power and stability.
Red flag: Hesitation or loss of power
- 05
Parking brake engagement
What to check: Test if parking brake holds vehicle.
Red flag: Brake fails to engage properly
- 06
Turning and steering
What to check: Monitor steering responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Loose or noisy steering
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Have all recall repairs been completed?
- Any history of electrical issues?
- Has the turbocharger been inspected recently?
- Are the brakes recently serviced?
- Has the fuel system been checked for leaks?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Full maintenance records
- Recall repair confirmations
- Vehicle title
- Accident history report
- Warranty information
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Autocar Xpeditor at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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