March 12, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V165000
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V165
Manufacturer Autocar, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,320
Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar’s number for this recall is ACX-1801.
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.
SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN
NHTSA RECALL 18V-165, Transport Canada 2018-131
AUTOCAR, LLC SAFETY RECALL ACX-1801
April, 2018
Attention:
Service Managers/Parts Managers
Subject:
Autocar has determined that a safety defect may exists in the routing of the methane detector sensor harness and/or the circuit detector fuse on 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles which could lead to an overcurrent condition.
Safety Recall Information:
This document provides work instructions to inspect, replace and/or repair the methane detector circuit.
Vehicles Affected:
There are 1,320 units manufactured after May 16, 2013. To determine if a vehicle is affected by this recall, log in to the Autocar Warranty Management System at www.autocartruck.com. Click on the blue “Warranty Management” diamond on the right hand side of the page. From the main menu, select “View Recalls/Service Programs” and look for the Autocar recall number above. An excel file will be accessible with the VIN list of affected vehicles. Alternatively, to determine if a single vehicle is affected, select “VIN Profile” from the main menu. In the “Chassis Number” field, enter the last 6 of the VIN. Once the VIN profile is displayed, scroll down to the “Recall/Service Program Information” section to determine if the recall is open.
Service Responsibility:
Service sites must perform this recall on affected vehicles at no charge to the owner regardless of vehicle mileage, age or ownership. If a vehicle affected by this recall is taken into or is currently in your vehicle inventory, or at your center for service, you must perform this recall before the vehicle is sold or released to the owner.
Required Parts:
(1) 3 AMP ATC Fuse (If required, obtain locally)
Claims for Reimbursement:
Submit a claim for reimbursement in accordance with Autocar’s Warranty Administration Manual.
Claim Coding Information:
| Labor Operation Code Number | Time Allowance SRT | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36406-2-02 | 1.0 HR | Methane detector circuit repair |
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
| AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR | 2014-2018 |
11 Associated Documents
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V165-7538.PDF 216.423KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V165-7048.pdf 216.422KB
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V165-8753.PDF 216.423KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V165-2959.pdf 246.027KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V165-4898.pdf 947.527KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V165-5843.pdf 200.605KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-18V165-0511.pdf 132.572KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V165-4510.PDF 211.315KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V165-0211.PDF 214.493KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V165-6190.PDF 211.427KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V165-4126.PDF 214.6KB
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