NHTSA Campaign 18V165000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Autocar, LLC · Reported Mar 12, 2018 · 1,320 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
Consequence
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2014 | 1,320 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2015 | 1,320 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2016 | 1,320 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2017 | 1,320 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2018 | 1,320 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V165000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.