Autocar Xpeditor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 22, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar, LLC recalls 2019–2020 Autocar Xpeditor

Recall number

19V227000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 656 units

Why it was recalled

Additional distance needed to stop the vehicle may increase the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The brake chamber clevis pin retainer may not have be been installed, possibly increasing the distance needed to stop the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install any missing brake chamber clevis pin retainers, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 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-1904.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.