Autocar Xpeditor (2017-2018): Visibility
Recall 17V783000 · Dec 7, 2017 · Autocar, LLC
1,505
vehicles affected
1,505
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V783000
- Date
- Dec 7, 2017
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,505
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Defroster/defogger/HVAC system; Electrical system > Wiring > Fuses and circuit breakers
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.
What can happen
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V783000?
1 model: Autocar Xpeditor (2017-2018), about 1,505 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V783000?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
What can happen?
Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.