2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
23V023000 Jan 23, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Consequence
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
16V723000 Oct 7, 2016
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.
15V281000 May 13, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube a... Read more
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit cran... Read more
14V397000 Jul 2, 2014
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). Whe... Read more
Consequence
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
7 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP-8-600-002
Aug 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED REGARDING UPGRADING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
SP-8-600-003
Aug 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED BY ONE OF THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS UPDATING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USING VIN OF THESE VEHICLES. *PE
SP-8-600-001
Jul 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADING OF HVAC PERFORMANCE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
SP-8-600-001
Jul 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADING OF HVAC PERFORMANCE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
AUTOCAR XPERT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR XPERT across all model years (2012–2017).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths