2019 Autocar Xpeditor recalls and problems
The 2019 Autocar Xpeditor has 24 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Autocar dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2019 Autocar Xpeditor recalls
Recall 25V-449: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed November 2026. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
Recall 23V-699: Parking Brake
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2311 and DC-2306. This recall is an expansion of recall number 23V-400.
Recall 23V-400: Electrical System
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A park brake warning light that illuminates incorrectly increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is ACX-2307 and DC-2303.
Recall 23V-023: Parking Brake
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.
Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 22V-437: Electrical System
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor (ACX) trucks. The external fuse box may short circuit due to water intrusion.
Risk: A fuse box that short circuits can cause an unexpected vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mount the external fuse box vertically and install a shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 15, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2203.
Recall 22V-262: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor (ACX) vehicles. The hazard lights will not function when the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Inoperable hazard lights increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2202.
Recall 21V-956: Fuel System, Diesel
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-976-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2108 DC-2105.
Recall 21V-930: Equipment
Problem: Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). The engine may stall or hesitate when operated from the right-side stand-up position with the PTO system engaged.
Risk: A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to roll backwards, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: Autocar will install a hill start aide system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2107. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-496.
Recall 21V-867: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The hazard lights will not function with the ignition turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Disabled hazard lighting can increase the risk of a crash or injury in a hazard situation.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the hazard lighting software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 07, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 17, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2106.
Recall 21V-095: Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached heat shield can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2103.
Recall 21V-093: Electrical System, Seat Belts, Parking Brake, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low Air, Check Engine, ABS, Park Brake Applied, Turn Signal Indicator, Fuel Level, Electrical Charge, Coolant Temperature and Oil Pressure will not be visible until restart has completed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: During a display restart, warning lights such as the seat belt, check engine, fuel level, and other important warnings may not display, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 19, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes available in February 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2102- DC-2101.
Recall 21V-030: Seat Belts
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.
Risk: The vehicle may stall and not restart, without warning, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2101.
Recall 20V-545: Electrical System
Problem: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with factory installed methane detection systems. The circuit protection of the detection system may be inadequate, and its wiring harness may overheat.
Risk: An overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse for the methane detector with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2006.
Recall 20V-496: Equipment
Problem: Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off (PTO). These vehicles may stall or hesitate when operated from the right side stand up position with the PTO system engaged.
Risk: A stall or hesitation can cause the vehicle to drift backwards, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury ,or property damage.
Fix: Autocar will notify owners of the recall on October 19, 2020. Dealers will install a hill start aid system, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on October 20, 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-2005.
Recall 20V-450: Parking Brake
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Older recalls
| Recall | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-257 | May 7, 2020 | Traction Control System | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Wabco Automatic Traction Control (ATC) electronic control units (ECU). |
| 20V-013 | Jan 15, 2020 | Electrical System | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 19V-622 | Aug 26, 2019 | Steering | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 19V-354 | May 13, 2019 | Service Brakes, Air | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 19V-227 | Mar 22, 2019 | Service Brakes | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 19V-091 | Feb 15, 2019 | Parking Brake | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 18V-889 | Dec 14, 2018 | Power Train | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 18V-815 | Nov 16, 2018 | Steering | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. |
| 18V-224 | Apr 9, 2018 | Steering | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. |
2019 Autocar Xpeditor problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,100 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2019 Autocar Xpeditor complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Autocar Xpeditor years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Autocar Xpeditor have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 24 recalls for the 2019 Autocar Xpeditor: 25V-449 (service brakes, air), 23V-699 (parking brake), 23V-400 (electrical system), 23V-023 (parking brake), 22V-437 (electrical system) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Autocar Xpeditor?
Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,100 miles.
Are Autocar recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Autocar dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.