Campaign 20V-450

Parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning

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Defect summary

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Xpeditor trucks with a right-hand drive cab configuration equipped with a park brake valve (button) located to the right of the steering wheel. The parking brake synchronization valve plumbing may be improperly assembled, causing the parking brake to apply unexpectedly without warning.

Consequence

Unexpected parking brake application can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the plumbing to allow the system to operate as designed. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3488. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2004.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20V450000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about brakes on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-450
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
AutocarXpeditor2018 to 20211
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.