2016 AUTOCAR XPERT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT
The 2016 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:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Autocar Industries, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT, potentially affecting up to 12,586 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 17V534000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360....
View full details →Recall 17V534000 — STEERING
| 30 vehicles affected
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360....
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT.
Safety Rating for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT
Autocar Industries, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SP 3-873-005 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 3-873-005 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 2-219-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE CHARGED AIR COOLER PIPING. EMAILED TO DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS AS WELL AS CUSTOMER LIST THAT REQUEST ALL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 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 — 0 complaints
- 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT (current)
- 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