Autocar Recall 23V023000: Parking Brake
NHTSA recall 23V023000 · announced January 23, 2023 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 11,353 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2008 Autocar Wx
- 2009 Autocar Wx
- 2010 Autocar Wx
- 2008 Autocar Wxll
- 2009 Autocar Wxll
- 2010 Autocar Wxll
- 2008 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2009 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2010 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2011 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2012 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2014 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2015 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2017 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2018 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2019 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2020 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2012 Autocar Xpert
- 2013 Autocar Xpert
- 2014 Autocar Xpert
- 2015 Autocar Xpert
- 2016 Autocar Xpert
- 2010 Autocar Xspotter
- 2011 Autocar Xspotter
- 2012 Autocar Xspotter
- 2013 Autocar Xspotter
- 2014 Autocar Xspotter
- 2015 Autocar Xspotter
- 2016 Autocar Xspotter
- 2017 Autocar Xspotter
- 2018 Autocar Xspotter
- 2019 Autocar Xspotter
- 2020 Autocar Xspotter
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.