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2021 Autocar Xpeditor Recalls, Complaints & Specs

21 safety recalls list the 2021 Autocar Xpeditor, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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21 safety recalls for the 2021 Autocar Xpeditor

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Reservoir/tank (service brakes)

    NHTSA 25V449000 Reported 49 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice…

  2. Indicator light (parking brake)

    NHTSA 23V699000 Reported 104 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2021-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are…

  3. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V400000 Reported 11,308 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The park brake warning light may incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. As such, these trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall is…

  4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 23V373000 Reported 557 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor (ACX) trucks. The right-side stand-up door latch may be assembled incorrectly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reassemble the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number…

  5. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V193000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2022 ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The external fuse box may short circuit due to water intrusion.

    Remedy: Dealers will mount the external fuse box vertically and install a shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611.…

  6. Fuel gauge (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V018000 Reported 206 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles that run on natural gas. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this…

  7. Exterior lighting and structure

    NHTSA 23V019000 Reported 445 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles. The external sun visor may obstruct the roof mounted clearance lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will remount roof mounted clearance lights above the sun visor. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this…

  8. Critical fasteners (steering) and column (steering)

    NHTSA 22V797000 Reported 2,136 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The steering column shaft pinch bolt may be improperly secured.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number…

  9. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 22V437000 Reported 2,143 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor (ACX) trucks. The external fuse box may short circuit due to water intrusion.

    Remedy: Dealers will mount the external fuse box vertically and install a shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 15, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at…

  10. Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 22V262000 Reported 908 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor (ACX) vehicles. The hazard lights will not function when the ignition is off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.…

  11. Modulator (service brakes)

    NHTSA 22V216000 Reported 535 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor ACX vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modulation valve may be wired incorrectly.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the ABS wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 30, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or…

  12. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 21V966000 Reported 251 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The GPS module may have been improperly mounted under the dashboard and could come loose or disconnect entirely.

    Remedy: Dealers will remount the GPS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this…

  13. Fuel rail (fuel system)

    NHTSA 21V956000 Reported 1,001 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor and 2020-2022 Legend vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

    Remedy: Cummins will replace the fuel tubes, and install vibration isolators, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed…

  14. Hazard flashing warning lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 21V867000 Reported 947 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Xpeditor vehicles. The hazard lights will not function with the ignition turned off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the hazard lighting software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 07, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on March…

  15. Pump (steering)

    NHTSA 21V677000 Reported 586 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2021 Xpeditor and 2020-2021 Legend vehicles. A machining defect may cause the power steering pump to fail, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

    Remedy: Autocar will inspect the power steering pump, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owner were notified of the defect on October 28, 2021. The remedy is expected to be available March 16, 2022. Owners may…

  16. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and 3 other components

    NHTSA 21V093000 Reported 1,002 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Xpeditor and 2021-2022 Legend vehicles equipped with a MRS 7" display. The display may restart during operation, resulting in the warning lights not being visible until the restart is completed. The display may restart during operation and the warning icons for the Seat Belt, Low…

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the display, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 19, 2021. A second notice will be sent when the remedy becomes…

  17. Engine and turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 21V095000 Reported 577 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. The turbocharger heat shield may fail and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611…

  18. Seat belts

    NHTSA 21V030000 Reported 3,196 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles may have a seat belt harness routing located too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the circuit protection fuse will open, and the engine will shut off and not restart.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will route and secure the seatbelt wiring clear of the seat mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at…

  19. Engine

    NHTSA 20V687000 Reported 116 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with X12N engines. The engine ground cable is too short and may fail.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners and dealers will replace the ground cable, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on January 4, 2021 informing owners of the safety risk. Owner notification letters…

  20. Suspension

    NHTSA 20V689000 Reported 1,060 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486.…

  21. Parking brake

    NHTSA 20V450000 Reported 1,086 vehicles potentially affected Autocar, LLC

    Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.

    Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Autocar Xpeditor have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The brake linings are pulling apart from the shoes creating a bad vibration and extremely loud noise, especially in reverse”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 29, 2024 · Service brakes

Compare Autocar Xpeditor model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Autocar Xpeditor model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2008 Autocar Xpeditor40
2009 Autocar Xpeditor50
2010 Autocar Xpeditor60
2011 Autocar Xpeditor71
2012 Autocar Xpeditor90
2013 Autocar Xpeditor130
2014 Autocar Xpeditor130
2015 Autocar Xpeditor190
2016 Autocar Xpeditor220
2017 Autocar Xpeditor150
2018 Autocar Xpeditor150
2019 Autocar Xpeditor243
2020 Autocar Xpeditor220
2021 Autocar Xpeditor211
2022 Autocar Xpeditor180
2023 Autocar Xpeditor170
2024 Autocar Xpeditor60
2025 Autocar Xpeditor60
2026 Autocar Xpeditor50

Checking a specific 2021 Autocar Xpeditor

How do I know if my 2021 Autocar Xpeditor has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 21 campaigns currently list the 2021 Autocar Xpeditor; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Autocar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 20V450000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Autocar models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.