AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V165000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-04-13 2018-03-12 2018-03-13

Production Dates: 2013-05-16 - 2018-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1801

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1320

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.

Consequence

In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.