Recall 17V783 affects 1,505 2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles for an overheating defrost actuator. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 1,505 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles because the HVAC defrost door actuator system has inadequate circuit protection and can overheat. Overheating raises the risk of a fire, and Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The HVAC defrost door actuator on 2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor trucks is a small electric motor and control unit inside the heating and air conditioning system. Its job is to move the defrost mode door, which routes heated or conditioned air toward the windshield when the driver selects defrost. That door position matters because windshield clearing depends on air moving to the correct outlet.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, the actuator circuit does not have enough protection in the electrical path. The weak point is the connection between the actuator circuit board and the wiring harness. When the circuit is not protected correctly, that connection can overheat during operation. Autocar's remedy adds a harness with one amp fuses so excess current is interrupted before the connection overheats.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not identify a dashboard message, noise, smell, or change in defrost performance that tells an owner the actuator connection is about to overheat.
Who's affected?
The same recall scope crosses both model years and both listed systems, so the VIN decides whether a specific truck is included.
| 2017 Autocar Xpeditor | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2017 Autocar Xpeditor | wiring |
| 2018 Autocar Xpeditor | visibility component |
| 2018 Autocar Xpeditor | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,505 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheating defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and use the vehicle with caution until the added fused harness is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free added-harness and 1 amp fuse repair for the defrost door actuator circuit.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V783 when you call.
- Ask Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 if the dealer needs help confirming the repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician installs an additional wiring harness with a one amp fuse in the HVAC defrost door actuator circuit. That added fuse gives the circuit the protection the original setup lacked. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Ask the service desk to confirm the recall number on the work order and to document that the added harness and fuse were installed before you take the vehicle back.
Timeline
| December 7, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| December 22, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 12, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 15, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 15, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V783?
Recall 17V783 covers 1,505 2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with an HVAC defrost door actuator mechanism that can overheat because the circuit lacks enough protection. Autocar dealers will install an additional harness with a one amp fuse free of charge.
What should I do if my 2017-2018 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 17V783. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the harness and fuse installation. Reference recall number 17V783 or Autocar recall ACX-1704 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Autocar dealers will install the additional harness with a one amp fuse free of charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The defrost door actuator system mechanism can overheat when the circuit does not have enough protection. Autocar's repair adds fused circuit protection, which addresses the overheating risk described in recall 17V783.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V783000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V783 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V783000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →