2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety components and vehicle equipment as indicated by the recall data.
There are 8 recalls affecting multiple vehicle systems including seat belts, backup alarms, parking brakes, engine components, and HVAC systems. These recalls address safety risks such as restraint failure, rollaway hazards, unexpected braking, fire risks, and compliance failures.
Recalls- Seat belts retractor. NHTSA recall 12V394000 affects 699 vehicles. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism on the right-hand air-ride seat, causing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. This raises crash injury risk. Owners will be notified and repairs performed free of charge.
- Rearward rollaway alarm. NHTSA recall 12V472000 covers 542 vehicles. The motion sensor for the rollaway alarm may be improperly installed causing failure to sound an alert in rearward rollaway situations, increasing collision risk. Autocar will notify and repair vehicles at no cost.
- Parking brake synchronization valve. NHTSA recall 15V289000 involves 1,123 vehicles. If the park brake button is released without service brake application, the park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, raising crash risk. Owners will receive notice and have the valve replaced free of charge.
- HVAC defrost door actuator. NHTSA recall 15V443000 affects 1,042 vehicles. The defrost mode door actuator may overheat, raising fire risk. Dealers will add harnesses with fuses to mitigate this problem. Free repairs are offered.
- Engine crankcase vent tube. NHTSA recall 15V280000 includes 5,245 vehicles. The 90-degree elbow on the vent tube may detach, allowing engine oil contact with hot surfaces which could cause fire. Cummins service centers perform repairs at no cost, including securing the elbow and ECM reprogramming.
- Parking brake control valve. NHTSA recall 23V023000 covers 11,353 vehicles. A worn valve can leak air causing excessive back pressure and unexpected parking brake release, risking vehicle rollaway. The vent line and fitting will be removed without charge.
- Undersized parking brake chambers. NHTSA recall 19V091000 impacts 260 vehicles. Using undersized brake chambers may allow vehicle roll when parked, failing federal safety standards. Dealers will replace chambers with proper size free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney about these rights could be beneficial.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
20264
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
11353 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
260 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with undersized brake chambers, possibly allowing the truck to roll when parked. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air brake systems."
Risk: Unexpected movement when parked can increase the risk of crash.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
1123 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured October 12, 2010, to May 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with Autocar part number A7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the RH drive steering wheel: RH Drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/RH stand. If the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.
Risk: The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
5245 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. 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 with hot surfaces.
Risk: If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
1042 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
Risk: Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
542 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from September 10, 2010, through September 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. The motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation.
Risk: Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
699 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time, the interference may cause the retractor mechanism cover to crack, allowing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Complaints
No complaints found.