2021 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The external fuse box may short circuit due to water intrusion.

Risk: A fuse box that short circuits can cause an unexpected vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor (ACX) trucks. The right-side stand-up door latch may be assembled incorrectly.

Risk: An incorrectly assembled door latch may allow the door to open unexpectedly during operation, increasing the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles that run on natural gas. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

Risk: An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

STRUCTURE

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles. The external sun visor may obstruct the roof mounted clearance lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: An obstructed view of the clearance lights may increase the risk of a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:MODULATOR

Autocar LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor ACX vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modulation valve may be wired incorrectly.

Risk: Incorrect ABS wiring can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

STEERING:COLUMN

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may be improperly secured.

Risk: An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can bind, causing a sudden loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The GPS module may have been improperly mounted under the dashboard and could come loose or disconnect entirely.

Risk: A loose or disconnected GPS module may interfere with the brake and/or throttle pedals, increasing the risk of a crash.

SEAT BELTS

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.

Risk: The vehicle may stall and not restart, without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The hazard lights will not function with the ignition turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Disabled hazard lighting can increase the risk of a crash or injury in a hazard situation.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.

Risk: A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

SUSPENSION

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

Risk: If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.

ENGINE

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with X12N engines. The engine ground cable is too short and may fail.

Risk: If the ground cable fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.