Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V165000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V165000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting 2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system Includes 1,320 affected units, Overheating of Wire Harness, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V165000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-03-12T00:00:00
Subject: Overheating of wire harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,320

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ACX-1801
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.08

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NHTSA ID: 18V165000
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Created At: 1742808662
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