Autocar Recall 17V050000: Service Brakes

NHTSA recall 17V050000 · announced January 23, 2017 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 38 units affected

The problem

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.

The risk

Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
• 2014 Autocar Xpeditor
• 2015 Autocar Xpeditor
• 2016 Autocar Xpeditor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.