Autocar Xspotter recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar Industries, LLC recalls 2014–2016 Autocar Xspotter, Xpert

Recall number

15V281000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 41 units

Why it was recalled

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.