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2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

9

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

The 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR, HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by AUTOCAR, LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, potentially affecting up to 21,135 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 16V852000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

| 107 vehicles affected

Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence: Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.

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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 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...

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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 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.

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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.

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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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Recall 12V588000 — WHEELS

| 222 vehicles affected

Defect: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

Consequence: Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR.

Safety Rating for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

AUTOCAR, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SP-4-286-004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOCAR: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (TOC) AND HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS. MODELS XPEDITOR, ACX-CAB. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

SP-4-286-002 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOCAR: SERVICE PROGRAM PROVING INSTRUCTIONS, ON TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (TOC), FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS, IN OBTAINING REPLACEMENT PARTS AND TO REPLACE TOC. MODELS ACX-CAB, XPEDITOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 1/6/14. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

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

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