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NHTSA Recall 18V165000: Electrical system: wiring

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,320 vehicles. It affects 2014–2018 Autocar Xpeditor.

1,320
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (April 13)
NHTSA campaign18V165000
Manufacturer campaignACX-1801
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMarch 12, 2018
Owner notificationApril 13, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. The circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.

Safety risk

In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1801.

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 18V165000

Make and modelModel years
Autocar Xpeditor2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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.