NHTSA Campaign 23V023000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by Autocar, LLC · Reported Jan 23, 2023 · 11,353 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2008 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2009 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | WX | 2010 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2008 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2009 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | WXLL | 2010 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2008 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2009 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2010 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2011 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2012 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2013 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2014 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2015 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2016 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2017 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2018 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2019 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2020 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2012 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2013 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2014 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2015 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2016 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2010 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2011 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2012 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2013 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2014 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2015 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2016 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2017 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2018 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2019 | 11,353 |
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2020 | 11,353 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V023000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.