Electrical system: wiring
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,320
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2018-03-12
- Owners notified
- 2018-04-13
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.