ACX-2004 – Parking Brake Valve Pump Improperly Assembled – 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor

July 31, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V450000

Parking Brake Valve Pump Improperly Assembled

Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V450

Manufacturer Autocar, LLC

Components PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,086

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 


SUBJECT:

Inspection and/or reinstallation of the parking brake synchronization valve (synchro valve) on certain Xpeditor chassis.

 

SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION:

This document provides instructions regarding the inspection and/or reinstallation of the existing synchro valve that may have been installed incorrectly.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

There are 1086 vehicles affected, manufactured after August 17, 2017. To determine if a vehicle is affected by this Recall, log in to the Autocar Warranty Management System at www.autocartruck.com. 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 Autocar Warranty Management System. 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:

There are no parts required for this Recall.

 



4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
AUTOCARXPEDITOR2018-2021

 


12 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan

RMRP-20V450-6775.pdf 613.304KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-4

RCLQRT-20V450-3637.PDF 211.245KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V450-1317.PDF 211.14KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-2

RCLQRT-20V450-3764.PDF 211.432KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V450-8802.PDF 215.229KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V450-7018.pdf 244.807KB

 


Miscellaneous Document- Recall Card

RMISC-20V450-7889.pdf 171.151KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-1

RCLQRT-20V450-6056.PDF 211.327KB

 


Safety Bulletin

RCSB-20V450-7077.pdf 1449.07KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-20V450-7012.pdf 105.308KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V450-8749.pdf 1449.07KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V450-2524.pdf 161.726KB

 


Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V450&docType=RCL

 


 

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