NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Autocar Xpert Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Autocar Xpert has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Autocar Xpert. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Autocar Xpert. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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.

Unexpected Bounce During Transport

NHTSA #14V397000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice

Reported July 2, 2014 · Autocar Industries, LLC

Potentially affected: 287 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign M-1408 · Owners notified November 20, 2014 · Vehicles built November 30, 2011 – November 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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 Valve Bolts may Loosen/FMVSS 121

NHTSA #14V199000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported April 23, 2014 · Autocar Industries, LLC

Potentially affected: 207 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign M-1406 · Owners notified June 20, 2014 · Vehicles built July 11, 2011 – March 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

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.

Steering Column Mounting Bracket may be Loose

NHTSA #14V200000 · Steering — Column · NHTSA notice

Reported April 23, 2014 · Autocar Industries, LLC

Potentially affected: 207 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign M-1407 · Owners notified June 20, 2014 · Vehicles built July 11, 2011 – March 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.

Safety consequence

A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.

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.

Floor Mat Caught Between Seat Brackets/FMVSS 207

NHTSA #14V198000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported April 23, 2014 · Autocar Industries, LLC

Potentially affected: 207 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign M-1405 · Owners notified June 20, 2014 · Vehicles built July 11, 2011 – March 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety consequence

Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.

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 Mounting Bolt Torque/FMVSS 209

NHTSA #14V133000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice

Reported March 19, 2014 · Autocar Industries, LLC

Potentially affected: 207 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Autocar campaign M-1401 · Owners notified June 20, 2014 · Vehicles built July 11, 2011 – March 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Safety consequence

If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Autocar Xpert. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Autocar Xpert.

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