Vehicle recall 17V783000 · December 7, 2017

2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor

These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 17V783000
Reported to NHTSA: December 7, 2017
Filed by: Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: ACX-1704
Owner notification: January 12, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,505
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 17V783000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Autocar Xpeditor (2017-2018): 2018, 2017

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