ACX-2106 Hazard Lights Disabled with Ignition Off – 2019-2022 Autocar Xpeditor

November 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V867000

Hazard Lights Disabled with Ignition Off/FMVSS 108

Disabled hazard lighting can increase the risk of a crash or injury in a hazard situation.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V867

Manufacturer Autocar, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 947

 

Summary

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.”

 

Remedy

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.

 

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.nhtsa.gov.

 


SUBJECT:

Autocar, LLC has determined that a programming error during manufacturing may allow the hazard lighting function to be disabled with ignition.

 

SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION:

This document provides information regarding reprogramming of the hazard lighting function to work independent of the ignition.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

There are 947, 2019-2022 model year ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles manufactured between September 4, 2018 and July 19, 2021 with non-sequential serial numbers between 228021 and 237239. 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 โ€œView Recalls/Service Programsโ€ and look for the Autocar Recall number above. A spreadsheet file will be accessible with the VIN list of affected vehicles. Alternatively, to determine if a single vehicle is affected, select โ€œVIN Profileโ€ from the main menu in the Autocar Warranty Management System. In the โ€œChassis Numberโ€ field, enter the last 6 of the VIN. Once the VIN profile is displayed, scroll down to the โ€œRecall/Service Program Informationโ€ 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.

 

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES:

CAUTION

Before entering the vehicle or vehicle body, read and follow OSHA regulations concerning entry and working in โ€œCONFINED SPACEโ€ OSHA 1910.146 and โ€œLOCKOUT/TAGOUTโ€ OSHA 1910.147. Follow OSHA regulations while performing any work on the vehicle. The vehicle must be disabled by the following steps before performing any work on the vehicle:

1. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.

2. Set the parking brake.

3. Shut the engine OFF.

4. Lock cab doors, keep the key in your pocket. Block the wheels before entering the body or performing any work on the vehicle.

5. Turn the battery disconnect switch OFF, if equipped.

6. Completely drain the air from the primary/A system and secondary/B system by opening the drain valves on the air tanks themselves or by using the drain manifold if supplied. When draining the air tanks, do not look into the area where air is draining. Dirt or sludge particles may be expelled in the air stream and can cause eye injury.

7. Place magnetic โ€œDANGERโ€ signs on both cab doors before entering the body or performing any work on the vehicle.

8. Take proper precautions before working under the vehicle. Use ramps approved for the weight of your vehicle, or use floor jacks and stands. Never work under a vehicle supported by jacks alone. Always use jack stands to support the vehicle.

 

REPROGRAMMING THE HAZARD LIGHTING FUNCTION

1. Unlock and open both doors.

2. Log in to the Autocar Warranty Management System at www.autocartruck.com. From the main menu, select โ€œView Recalls/Service Programsโ€ and locate โ€œ2021 IFM & Display Programming SB 3-147-003.โ€ Complete the update instructions as required.

3. Reprogramming is complete.

 


Chronology :

9/16/21 Autocar quality team reported the hazard lighting malfunction following a routine vehicle software update. 9/22/2021 An internal corrective action was issued and assigned to Autocar quality team for investigation. 9/22/21 to 9/29/21, investigation continued, and a new software version created to address the concern and establish a clean point for production. 10/11/21 The new software version was validated and released for production. 10/29/21 Final investigations are completed, and VIN list compiled. 11/1/21 The final investigation results were presented to Autocar management team and decision to move forward with a voluntary safety recall due to non-compliance was made.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
AUTOCARXPEDITOR2019-2022

 


13 Associated Documents

ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-21V867-1341.pdf 161.969KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 01/10/2022

RCLRPT-21V867-2536.PDF 215.192KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V867-2333.pdf 645.932KB

 


Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V867-8879.PDF 215.048KB

 


Recall 573 Report – 01/06/2022

RCLRPT-21V867-4353.PDF 215.132KB

 


Safety Bulletin

RCSB-21V867-0753.pdf 312.627KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V867-1760.pdf 312.627KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V867-2999.pdf 273.293KB

 


Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan

RMRP-21V867-4592.pdf 613.304KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V867-7283.pdf 105.937KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V867-6938.PDF 211.138KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V867-0410.PDF 211.242KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3

RCLQRT-21V867-9094.PDF 211.329KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V867&docType=RCL

 


 

Heavy Duty Truck Reprogramming

Description:

Designed for flexibility, the USB-Link 3 Wired Edition connects to your PC, tablet, or smartphone with a USB cable, allowing techs to directly connect to a device when working in the field or during signal interruptions.

Built to support the latest protocols (CAN FD, DoIP) and compatible with a wide range of OEM diagnostics software, the USB-Link 3 is our most advanced VCI to date, with the performance and technology you can rely on well into the future.

 

The USB-Linkโ„ข 3 comes with the following:

  • Latching USB Cable (PN 404032)
  • 9-Pin Deutsch Adapter, 1 Meter (PN 493128)
  • J1962 Adapter (16-Pin OBD II, 1 Meter (PN 491113)

The USB-Linkโ„ข 3: Wireless is also available (PN 121052).

 

Specifications
Vehicle Network Protocol Support
CAN FD / J1939 FD / ISO15765 FD - 250K, 500K, 1M b/s with auto baud detection
Single wire CAN (SWCAN)
ISO 11898-3 Fault Tolerant CAN (FTCAN)
Diagnostics Over Internet Protocol (DoIP)
J1708
J1850 VPW (Class 2)
ISO PWM (SCP)
ISO 9141 / KWP2000 (ISO 14230) K/L line
ALDL 9600 and 8192 baud
ATEC 160 baud

Windowsยฎ Vehicle Communication API
Windowsยฎ Vehicle Communication API
RP1210 a/b/c
J2534 (2004 draft)
J2534-1 partial implementation (commercial vehicle focused)

Operating System Compatibility
iOS
Androidโ„ข
Windowsยฎ 10, 11

Interfaces to Computing Platforms
USB 2.0 (vehicle-to-PC connectivity)
Bluetoothยฎ 2.1 + EDR
Wi-Fi (dual band)

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Allison DOCยฎ For Fleets (3000/4000) - Protocols Supported: J1939, J1708/J1587
EatoneBay logo ServiceRanger
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WABCO Toolbox
FreightlinereBay logo ServiceLink
InternationaleBay logo ABS
InternationaleBay logo DLB
InternationaleBay logo Intune
InternationaleBay logo IPC v2.02
PACCAReBay logo DAVIE4

 

121052

121054

 


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