Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPEDITOR
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
15V280000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Oil Comes Into Contact With A Hot Surface, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070730
End Of Manufacture
20150429
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5245
Date Owners Notified
20150616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20150513
Make Campaign Number
ACX-1503