Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V280000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V280000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2008-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured july 30, 2007, to april 29, 2015 Includes 5,245 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured july 30, 2007, to april 29, 2015
Defect Summary
Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured july 30, 2007, to april 29, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of autocar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1503.