NHTSA Recall 18V165000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-03-12. An estimated 1,320 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.
Risk
In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.
Manufacturer campaign number: ACX-1801
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.