Vehicle recall 23V023000 · January 23, 2023
Autocar Xpeditor, Xspotter and 3 more models
A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
- Consequence
- The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V023000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 23, 2023
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-2303 ACTT-2301
- Owner notification
- March 23, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,353
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar WX (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Autocar Wxll (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Autocar Xpeditor (2008-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- Autocar Xpert (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Autocar Xspotter (2010-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
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