Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V417000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V417000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting 2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (fepto) Includes 82 affected units, Frame Cross Member Mounting Bracket May Fail, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (fepto)
Defect Summary
Autocar, llc. (autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles manufactured with a single cross-member behind the engine and equipped with a front engine power take off (fepto). the mounting brackets of the first cross member behind the engine may fail prematurely due to strain caused by improper spacing between the cross members, causing the supportive cross member to become loose and detach from the frame rails.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged components as well as install additional support brackets and an additional cross member, free of charge. autocar issued owners an interim notification on september 18, 2020. owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. autocar's number for this recall is acx-2003. note: these vehicles were separated out of the previous autocar recall (19v-456) due to their unique configuration.