NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Autocar Xpeditor Recalls & Complaints
The 2013 Autocar Xpeditor has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Autocar Xpeditor. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 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.
Ignition Relay May Fail
NHTSA #20V013000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported January 15, 2020 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,613 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.2% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2001 · Owners notified June 3, 2020 · Vehicles built December 10, 2012 – March 1, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
Safety consequence
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition relay, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2001.
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.
Drive Shaft Support Cross Member May Fail
NHTSA #19V456000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 2019 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 275 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1906 · Owners notified October 13, 2020 · Vehicles built February 6, 2013 – April 9, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
Safety consequence
If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install additional support brackets and cross members and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on August 7, 2019. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1906.
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.
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.
S-Cam may Loosen and cause Brake Engagement
NHTSA #17V050000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported January 23, 2017 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 38 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1701 · Owners notified March 17, 2017 · Vehicles built June 26, 2012 – November 5, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
Safety consequence
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.
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.
Hybrid Drive Mounting Bolts Improperly Torqued
NHTSA #16V852000 · Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 28, 2016 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 107 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1605 · Owners notified January 13, 2017 · Vehicles built September 6, 2011 – October 1, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
Safety consequence
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.
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.
Ignition Relay may Open causing Engine Stall
NHTSA #16V855000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported November 28, 2016 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 4,904 vehicles
Repair completion: 59.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1606 · Owners notified January 20, 2017 · Vehicles built December 10, 2012 – November 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to November 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, fuse box vibration may cause the ignition relay to open resulting in an engine stall.
Safety consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional bracket to lower the vibration of the fuse box, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1606.
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.
Brake Pedal May Detach
NHTSA #16V028000 · Service Brakes · NHTSA notice
Reported January 22, 2016 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,028 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1601 · Owners notified March 4, 2016 · Vehicles built August 15, 2012 – January 5, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, to January 5, 2016. The affected vehicles are configured with dual-drive, right-hand-stand-up cabs. In these vehicles, the locking cotter pin on the brake pedal mounting bracket may not be fully engaged, allowing the brake pedal to detach.
Safety consequence
If the brake pedal detaches, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of, or install, the cotter pin, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1601.
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.
Parking Brake may Unexpectedly Engage
NHTSA #15V289000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2015 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,123 vehicles
Repair completion: 69.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-1502 · Owners notified July 8, 2015 · Vehicles built October 12, 2010 – May 12, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Safety consequence
The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1502.
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.
Steel Wheel Separation
NHTSA #12V588000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice
Reported December 17, 2012 · AUTOCAR, LLC
Potentially affected: 222 vehicles
Autocar campaign A-1205 · Vehicles built March 13, 2012 – November 29, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.
Safety consequence
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1205.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.
Rollaway Alarm May Not Sound
NHTSA #12V472000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 27, 2012 · AUTOCAR, LLC
Potentially affected: 542 vehicles
Autocar campaign A-1204 · Owners notified December 6, 2012 · Vehicles built September 10, 2010 – September 10, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
Safety consequence
Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar's recall number is A-1204.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 www.safercar.gov.
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