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2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

The 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by AUTOCAR, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, potentially affecting up to 18,599 vehicles.

Recall 23V023000 — PARKING BRAKE

| 11,353 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Recall 19V091000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

| 260 vehicles affected

Defect: 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."

Consequence: Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 15V443000 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

| 1,042 vehicles affected

Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.

Consequence: Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for...

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Recall 15V280000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 5,245 vehicles affected

Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. 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.

Consequence: If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 12V394000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

| 699 vehicles affected

Defect: Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time,...

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.

Remedy: Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1-888-218-3611.

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR.

Safety Rating for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

AUTOCAR, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SP-7-408-003 — EQUIPMENT

AUTOCAR: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FIVE PIECED FRONT ENGINE CROSS MEMBERS HAVE SIDE BRACKETS THAT EXPERIENCED FAILURES OF THE SIDE BRACKETS, AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF HEAVY DUTY OPERATION. MODEL WXLL EXPEDITORS. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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