NHTSA safety recall

Recall 23V023000 · manufacturer campaign ACX-2303 ACTT-2301

Parking Brake — Autocar · reported 23 Jan 2023 · 11,353 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

The risk

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.

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.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
23V023000
Manufacturer campaign
ACX-2303 ACTT-2301
Filed by
Autocar, Llc
Report received
23 Jan 2023
Owners notified
23 Mar 2023
Potentially affected
11,353

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2008 Autocar Wx 2009 Autocar Wx 2010 Autocar Wx 2008 Autocar Wxll 2009 Autocar Wxll 2010 Autocar Wxll 2008 Autocar Xpeditor 2009 Autocar Xpeditor 2010 Autocar Xpeditor 2011 Autocar Xpeditor 2012 Autocar Xpeditor 2013 Autocar Xpeditor 2014 Autocar Xpeditor 2015 Autocar Xpeditor 2016 Autocar Xpeditor 2017 Autocar Xpeditor 2018 Autocar Xpeditor 2019 Autocar Xpeditor 2020 Autocar Xpeditor 2012 Autocar Xpert 2013 Autocar Xpert 2014 Autocar Xpert 2015 Autocar Xpert 2016 Autocar Xpert 2010 Autocar Xspotter 2011 Autocar Xspotter 2012 Autocar Xspotter 2013 Autocar Xspotter 2014 Autocar Xspotter 2015 Autocar Xspotter 2016 Autocar Xspotter 2017 Autocar Xspotter 2018 Autocar Xspotter 2019 Autocar Xspotter 2020 Autocar Xspotter

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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