Autocar recall: Parking brake
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Wx 2008–2010
- Autocar Wxll 2008–2010
- Autocar Xpeditor 2008–2020
- Autocar Xpert 2012–2016
- Autocar Xspotter 2010–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V023000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 23, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,353
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Parking brake
- Maker's own recall number
- ACX-2303 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Autocar recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 21, 2026
- Autocar recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 3, 2026
- Autocar recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Jan 29, 2026
- Autocar recall: Forward collision avoidance Oct 30, 2025
- Autocar recall: Steering Oct 9, 2025
- Autocar recall: Steering Oct 2, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.