NHTSA Recall 20V417000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V417000; Date: Jul. 20, 2020
if the cross member fails, the components that it supports may come loose from the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Autocar Xpeditor; 2015 Autocar Xpeditor; 2016 Autocar Xpeditor; 2017 Autocar Xpeditor; 2018 Autocar Xpeditor
Component: Structure:frame And Members
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 82
Recall Summary:
autocar, llc. (autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (fepto). the mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
How to Fix:
autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 17, 2020. 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-2003. note: these vehicles were separated out of the previous autocar recall (19v-456) due to their unique configuration.
Recall 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.
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