NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Autocar Xpeditor Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Autocar Xpeditor has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Autocar Xpeditor. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Autocar Xpeditor. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Worn Valve May Leak and Release Parking Brake
NHTSA #23V023000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported January 23, 2023 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 11,353 vehicles
Repair completion: 22.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2303 ACTT-2301 · Owners notified March 23, 2023 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Undersized Brake Chambers/ FMVSS 121
NHTSA #19V091000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice
Reported February 15, 2019 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 260 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1903 · Owners notified April 16, 2019 · Vehicles built April 18, 2008 – January 26, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Safety consequence
Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the parking brake chambers with ones of the proper size, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1903.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Defrost Mode Door Actuator Overheating
NHTSA #15V443000 · Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner · NHTSA notice
Reported July 10, 2015 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,042 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1504 · Owners notified September 3, 2015 · Vehicles built June 23, 2009 – August 28, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
Safety consequence
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1504.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather
NHTSA #15V280000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2015 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,245 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.6% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1503 · Owners notified June 16, 2015 · Vehicles built July 30, 2007 – April 29, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. 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.
Safety consequence
If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer 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 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1503.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Belt Retractor/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #12V394000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported August 13, 2012 · AUTOCAR, LLC
Potentially affected: 699 vehicles
Autocar campaign A-1202 · Owners notified November 13, 2012 · Vehicles built December 17, 2007 – July 10, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time, the interference may cause the retractor mechanism cover to crack, allowing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1-888-218-3611.
Notes
Autocar's recall number is A-1202.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other Autocar Xpeditor model years
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