Autocar Xpeditor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar, LLC recalls 2015 Autocar Xpeditor

Recall number

15V027000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 38 units

Why it was recalled

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xpeditor trucks manufactured May 22, 2014, to July 17, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

What to do

Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is A-1410.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.