NHTSA Recall 15V443000: Air conditioner (equipment)
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,042 vehicles. It affects 2009–2016 Autocar Xpeditor.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V443000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | ACX-1504 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | July 10, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 3, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured November 18, 2014, to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.
Safety risk
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on September 3, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1504.
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 15V443000
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.