2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
7
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
The 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, potentially affecting up to 20,806 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.
View full details →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...
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 15V289000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 1,123 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive...
Consequence: The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for...
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 12V472000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
| 542 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward...
Consequence: Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →Recall 12V472000 — EQUIPMENT
| 542 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward...
Consequence: Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. The safety began on December 6, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar, LLC, at 1-765-489-5499.
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I AM EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER AS A JOURNEYMAN EQUIPMENT MECHANIC. ASE CERRTIFIED, GM SENIOR MASTER TECH AND FORD SENIOR MASTER TECH. THE DEPTARTMENT RECENTLY PURCHASED A LARGE NUMBER OF AUTOCAR MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS POWERED BY CUMMINS ISL-G ENGINES. THE ENGINES ARE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS(CNG) FUELED, SPARK IGNITION, ENGINES AND FLY BY WIRE THROTTLE CONTROL. THROTTLE RESPONSE DOES NOT MIRROR THROTTLE INPUT FROM THE OPERATOR. UPON INITIAL THROTTLE APPLICATION THERE IS A DELAYED RESPONSE OF APPROXIMATELY 1.25 SECONDS AND THE THROTTLE CONTINUES TO BE "LAZY." WHEN THE THROTTLE IS DEPRESSED COMPLETELY TO WIDE OPEN THE ENGINE RUNS UP TO GOVERNED SPEED BUT WHEN THE THROTTLE IS RELEASED THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO OPERATE AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE FOR APPROX. 1-2 SECONDS. WE EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS THAT CONSIDER THIS DRIVING CHARACTERISTIC UNNERVING. FURTHERMORE NO MECHANIC ON STAFF FEELS THESE CAN BE SAFELY OPERATED. HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURERS OF THE ENGINE(CUMMINS) AND THE CHASSIS(AUTOCAR) BOTH ADMIT SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT AND THAT THEY HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CLIENTS BUT EACH CONTINUES TO BLAME THE OTHER STATING COMPONENT AND OR SOFTWARE ISSUES. I BELIEVE IT IS A THROTTLE INPUT SAMPLE RATE ISSUE BUT HAVE NO WAY TO ALTER THOSE SETTINGS. I AM ON THE COMMITTEE OVERSEEING THIS SAFETY CONCERN AND WE HAVE YET TO MAKE ANY HEAD WAY AFTER NUMEROUS EMAILS AND PHONE CONVERSATIONS TO THE MANUFACTURERS. I HAVE REVIEWED THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, STANDARD NUMBER 124. ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM TO ACCURATELY COVER THIS ISSUE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT STD IS LIKELY GOING THROUGH A REVISION BUT AGAIN THOSE REVISIONS DON'T SEEM TO APPLY TO OUR ISSUE. HOPING YOUR OFFICE CAN ASSIST US IN THIS MATTER. [XXX] ## VIN FAILED ## AUTOCAR EXPEDITOR MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK 2011 ## INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Autocar, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP-3-820-001 — EQUIPMENT
AUTOCAR: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STARTER SPACER, ON SOME TRUCKS. MODEL XPEDITOR. NO MODEL YEAR. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
- 2008 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (current)
- 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 0 complaints
Other AUTOCAR Models
- AUTOCAR ACX — 2 total complaints
- AUTOCAR AUTOCAR — 2 total complaints
- AUTOCAR WX — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR WXLL — 1 total complaint
- AUTOCAR 10364 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 10366 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 7366 — 0 total complaints
- AUTOCAR 9364 — 0 total complaints