Recall
Autocar Xpeditor — 20V450000
NHTSA ID
20V450000
Make
Autocar
Model
Xpeditor
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2020-07-31
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
1,086
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ACX-2004
Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.
Consequence
Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.