ACX-2201 – ABS Modulation Valve Wired Incorrectly – 2021-2022 Autocar Xpeditor ACX

April 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V216000

ABS Modulation Valve Wired Incorrectly

Incorrect ABS wiring can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V216

Manufacturer Autocar, LLC

Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number of Units Affected 535

 

Summary

Autocar LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor ACX vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modulation valve may be wired incorrectly.

 

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the ABS wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 30, 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-2201.

 

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.

 


June 2022

NHTSA RECALL 22V216
AUTOCAR, LLC SAFETY RECALL ACX-2201

 

SUBJECT:

Autocar, LLC has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Xpeditor (ACX) chassis. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) modulation valve wiring may be incorrect.

 

SAFETY RECALL INFORMATION:

This Recall bulletin provides instructions regarding the inspection and correction of the ABS modulation valve wiring.

 

VEHICLES AFFECTED:

There are 535, 2021-2022 model year ACX (Xpeditor) chassis manufactured between August 7, 2020, and November 5, 2021, with non-sequential serial numbers in the range of 234054 through 238717. 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. A spreadsheet 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.

 

 


Chronology :

March 3, 2022 During an internal validation test Autocar identified an air leak during testing and began researching to determine root cause. The root cause determined to be a design error regarding the pinning of the harness at pin 3 and pin 6 or harness A7471066-002 and a clean point established for production units.

March 25, 2022 All data gathered and presented to Autocar management team and Autocar decided to perform a voluntary safety recall. Note: There are no claims, complaints or known failures, This was discovered internally during production validation.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
AUTOCARXPEDITOR2021-2022

 


11 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V216-6443.PDF 214.745KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V216-8654.pdf 646.216KB

 


Recall 573 Report- 05/24/2022

RCLRPT-22V216-4838.PDF 215.117KB

 


Safety Bulletin

RCSB-22V216-1501.pdf 1934.585KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V216-7477.pdf 1934.585KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V216-9796.pdf 156.292KB

 


Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan

RMRP-22V216-9736.pdf 613.304KB

 


Miscellaneous Document-General Reimbursement Plan

RMISC-22V216-6303.pdf 618.641KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-2

RCLQRT-22V216-7259.PDF 211.126KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22V216-3439.PDF 211.23KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V216-4242.PDF 211.311KB

 


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