NHTSA Recall 17V050000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Service Brakes. Reported 2017-01-23. An estimated 38 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. Over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the S-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.
Risk
Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the S-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1701.
Manufacturer campaign number: ACX-1701
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.