There have been 12 safety recalls for the Autocar Xpert. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Autocar Xpert.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Autocar Xpert, 2016 Autocar Xspotter |
| Component: STEERING |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar industries) is recalling certain 2016 xpert, and xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Autocar Xpert, 2016 Autocar Xpert, 2017 Autocar Xpert, 2015 Autocar Xspotter, 2016 Autocar Xspotter, 2017 Autocar Xspotter |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Autocar Xpert, 2016 Autocar Xspotter, 2017 Autocar Xspotter |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 auto xspotter and 2017 autocar xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Autocar Xpert, 2015 Autocar Xpert, 2016 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xspotter, 2015 Autocar Xspotter, 2016 Autocar Xspotter |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 xpert and xspotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar Xpert, 2013 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xpert, 2015 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed).... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar Xpert, 2013 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar Xpert, 2013 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar Xpert, 2013 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Autocar Xpert, 2013 Autocar Xpert, 2014 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Autocar Xpert |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary: Autocar industries, LLC, (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014 xpert trucks manufactured November 7, 2013, through January 13, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g or isx12 g engines.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29, 2017 | Steering | 30 |
| Oct. 7, 2016 | Steering:linkages | 1,132 |
| May. 18, 2016 | Suspension:rear:axle:spindle | 43 |
| May. 13, 2015 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 41 |
| Jul. 2, 2014 | Suspension | 287 |
| Apr. 23, 2014 | Seats | 207 |
| Apr. 23, 2014 | Steering:column | 207 |
| Apr. 23, 2014 | Air Brake | 207 |
| Mar. 19, 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 7 |
| Mar. 19, 2014 | Seat Belt | 207 |
| Jan. 9, 2013 | Seat Belt | 80 |
| Sep. 13, 2012 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 20 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2 |
| 2016 Autocar Xpert | 3 |
| 2015 Autocar Xpert | 3 |
| 2014 Autocar Xpert | 7 |
| 2013 Autocar Xpert | 5 |
| 2012 Autocar Xpert | 7 |