2008–2020 Autocar WX, Autocar Wxll, Autocar Xpeditor +more: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 23V023000 · 11K units potentially affected · filed Jan 23, 2023
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.
Why it matters
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V023000
- Manufacturer no.
- ACX-2303 ACTT-2301
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, Llc
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Units affected
- 11,353
- Report received
- Jan 23, 2023
- Owner letters
- Mar 23, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar WX 2008, 2009, 2010
- Autocar Wxll 2008, 2009, 2010
- Autocar Xpeditor 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Autocar Xpert 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Autocar Xspotter 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020