Equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 78
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-08-21
- Owners notified
- 2021-04-29
Defect description
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). These vehicles may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position with the PTO system engaged.
Safety risk
A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to drift backwards, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury ,or property damage.
Manufacturer remedy
Autocar will notify owners of the recall on October 19, 2020. Dealers will install a hill start aid system, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2005.