NHTSA Recall 15V281000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 41 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Autocar Xpert.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V281000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MDTT-01 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. 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 engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a 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 1-765-589-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-01.
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 15V281000
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.