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NHTSA Recall 15V280000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,245 vehicles. It affects 2008–2016 Autocar Xpeditor.

5,245
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2015
owners notified (June 16)
NHTSA campaign15V280000
Manufacturer campaignACX-1503
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE
Report receivedMay 13, 2015
Owner notificationJune 16, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured July 30, 2007, to April 29, 2015. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Safety risk

If the engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1503.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V280000

Make and modelModel years
Autocar Xpeditor2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.