Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V023000

Parking brake

Autocar, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-01-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V023000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
11,353
Reported to NHTSA
2023-01-23
Owners notified
2023-03-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

35 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
AUTOCAR WX2010 2009 2008
AUTOCAR WXLL2010 2009 2008
AUTOCAR Xpeditor2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
AUTOCAR Xpert2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
AUTOCAR Xspotter2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.