2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor Recalls & Safety Issues
Official recalls, technical service bulletins (TSBs), and safety issues from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The drive shaft support cross member may fail.
NHTSA 19V456000
Consequence: If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
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.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). The ATC ECUs may not be programmed correctly and may malfunction without warning.
NHTSA 20V257000
Consequence: An ATC ECU malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ATC ECU, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. The recall began July 6, 2020. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2002.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA 21V095000
Consequence: A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2103.
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."
NHTSA 19V091000
Consequence: Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
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.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.
NHTSA 21V030000
Consequence: The vehicle may stall and not restart, without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2101.
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (FEPTO). The mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
NHTSA 20V417000
Consequence: If the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2003. Note: These vehicles were separated out of the previous Autocar recall (19V-456) due to their unique configuration.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
NHTSA 20V450000
Consequence: Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The ignition relay may fail without warning, causing the vehicle to stall.
NHTSA 20V013000
Consequence: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
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.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
NHTSA 18V165000
Consequence: In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
NHTSA 18V224000
Consequence: If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1802.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.
NHTSA 17V783000
Consequence: Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
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.
NHTSA 23V023000
Consequence: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
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.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA 23V400000
Consequence: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA 23V699000
Consequence: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
NHTSA 25V449000
Consequence: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy / Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-January 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
Where to Find VIN for Recall Check
To check for recalls on your 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Recall Verification
Each character in your 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor 17-digit VIN helps identify specific recalls affecting your vehicle. Learn how the VIN structure works for accurate recall lookup.
How to Check 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor Recalls in 3 Steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor have?
The 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor currently has 15 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.
Are 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor recalls free to fix?
Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local AUTOCAR dealer to schedule a recall repair.
How do I check if my 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor has open recalls?
You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.
Where can I find my 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor VIN number?
Your 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
What should I do if my 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor has a recall?
Contact your nearest AUTOCAR dealership immediately to schedule a free recall repair. Bring your vehicle registration or VIN number. All safety recalls must be fixed free of charge by the manufacturer, regardless of vehicle age or mileage.
Are NHTSA recalls mandatory to fix on 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor?
While not legally required for vehicle owners to fix recalls, it's strongly recommended for safety. However, dealerships and manufacturers must offer free repairs for all official NHTSA recalls on 2018 AUTOCAR Xpeditor vehicles.
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