Recall 20V450000

PARKING BRAKE

Report Date
20200731
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
2019 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
2020 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
2021 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.