Recall 19V-227: 2019–2020 Autocar Xpeditor

Autocar, LLC recall for service brakes, reported to NHTSA on Mar 22, 2019, covering about 656 vehicles.

NHTSA number
19V-227
Report date
Mar 22, 2019
Vehicles affected
656
Owners notified
May 20, 2019

The problem

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."

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerAutocar, LLC
ComponentService Brakes
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number19V227000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Autocar Xpeditor2019, 2020All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V-227?

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."

How is recall 19V-227 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.