2015 AUTOCAR XPERT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
The 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT 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, STEERING:LINKAGES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Autocar Industries, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT, potentially affecting up to 13,100 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 16V723000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 1,132 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence: If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.
View full details →Recall 15V281000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 41 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. 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...
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a 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 14V397000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 287 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an...
Consequence: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 14V397000 — SUSPENSION
| 287 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an...
Consequence: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
Autocar Industries, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP-8-600-002 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED REGARDING UPGRADING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
SP-8-600-003 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED BY ONE OF THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS UPDATING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USING VIN OF THESE VEHICLES. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUTOCAR XPERT
- 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2013 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2014 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT (current)
- 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT — 0 complaints
Other AUTOCAR Models
- AUTOCAR XPEDITOR — 7 total complaints
- 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