2012 Autocar Xpert recalls

• Structure#2015042January 29, 2015

  10 units affected

  Certain Xpert chassis vehicles may experience a bounce condition while traveling 40km\h or faster, related to chassis flexibility and body configuration. The bounce condition may be surprising or unnerving to the operator. This could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: The vehicle will be re-calibrated with an updated calibration program. This updated calibration will correct the issue. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014394.

• Structure#2014394September 15, 2014

  12 units affected

  Certain 164-inch wheelbase Xpert chassis vehicles, configured as street sweepers with the sweeper body spaced away from the vehicle cab, may experience a bounce condition while traveling 40km\h or faster, related to chassis flexibility and body configuration. This could result in a loss of driver control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: The vehicle will be re-calibrated with an updated calibration program. This updated calibration will correct the issue.

• Seats And Restraints#2014129April 10, 2014

  8 units affected

  On certain vehicles, fasteners in the cab may have been insufficiently tightened at time of assembly and could loosen over time, affecting compliance to requirements of several Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS), including CMVSS 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies due to seatbelt mounting fasteners, CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats due to seat fasteners and CMVSS 121 - Air Brake Systems due to valve mounting fasteners. Also various other fasteners for the accelerator pedal, steering column, exterior grab handles, and steps to the cab structure may loosen. These issues could affect braking system function, occupant protection in a crash, and create various other risks to safety, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the affected fasteners.

• Seats And Restraints#2013006January 10, 2013

  5 units affected

  Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 – Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages. The anchorages may not meet the strength requirements of the Standard. Failure of the seat anchorage to restrain the occupant would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will reinforce the anchorage and replace the seatbelt assembly.

• Wheels#2012434December 17, 2012

  On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel rims. Note: Further evaluation revealed that no Canadian vehicles are involved.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

• PARKING BRAKE#23V023000January 23, 2023

  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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

• STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS#14V397000July 2, 2014

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.

  Risk: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.

• STEERING:COLUMN#14V200000April 23, 2014

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.

  Risk: A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.

• SEATS#14V198000April 23, 2014

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

  Risk: Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.

• SERVICE BRAKES, AIR#14V199000April 23, 2014

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts securing the brake valve to the cab may be below the required torque which could cause a failure in the connection of the airlines and the brake valve. Thus, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk: Low bolt torque may result in a loss of brake line air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the brake valve mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1406.

• SEAT BELTS#14V133000March 19, 2014

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

  Risk: If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.

• SEAT BELTS#13V006000January 9, 2013

  Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

  Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES#12V448000September 13, 2012

  Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert medium-duty class 7 vehicles, manufactured from October 17, 2011, through June 18, 2012, equipped with both left hand and right hand driving positions. The negative cable ground stud and/or wiring harness on each vehicle may interfere with the right-hand drivers side brake pedal. The interference may prevent the driver from being able to fully depress the brake pedal, resulting in reduced braking capability.

  Risk: A reduction or complete loss of braking capability can lead to increased stopping distances and/or the increased risk of a crash.

  Remedy: All of the affected vehicles were corrected by September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Industries, Inc., at 1-765-489-5499.