Recall 20V496 affects 78 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles for PTO-related stalling or hesitation. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
Autocar is recalling 78 2019 Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off system because they can stall or hesitate from the right side stand up position when PTO is engaged. That loss of movement can let the vehicle drift backwards, increasing crash, injury, or property-damage risk; the Autocar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The aftermarket power take off, or PTO, on the 2019 Autocar Xpeditor is equipment that lets the truck's engine run added hydraulic functions while the vehicle is working. With the PTO engaged, engine power is shared between moving the truck and powering that hydraulic system.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, the hydraulic function uses a large share of the available engine torque at idle. When the driver launches the truck from the right side stand up position with the PTO engaged, the truck can stall or hesitate instead of accelerating normally. That position also makes brake modulation harder, so the driver has less fine control while trying to move the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue appears when the truck is operated from that right side stand up position with the PTO engaged, so tell the Autocar dealer exactly when the stall or hesitation happens.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Autocar Xpeditor | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 78 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Autocar Xpeditor truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A stall or hesitation can let the Xpeditor drift backward, increasing the risk of a crash, injury, or property damage. There is no warning sign before this happens, so use extra care when starting on an incline and ask the dealer for current repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact Autocar customer service to confirm the hill start aid installation status for your VIN before scheduling dealer work.
- Schedule the free hill start aid installation with a franchised Autocar dealer once Autocar confirms the repair is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V496 when you call.
- Avoid operating from the right side stand up position with the PTO engaged until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once Autocar opens the final repair, an Autocar technician will install a hill start aid system on the affected Xpeditor. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you already paid to fix this condition before the recall campaign, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep invoices or repair paperwork and contact Autocar customer service about submitting a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 21, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| October 19, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 20, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 29, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V496?
Recall 20V496 covers 78 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles up-fitted with an aftermarket power take off. The vehicle can stall or hesitate from the right side stand-up position with the PTO engaged. Autocar dealers will install a hill start aid system for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V496. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer and ask whether the hill start aid system installation is open for your VIN. Reference recall number ACX-2005 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Autocar dealers will install the hill start aid system free of charge, including covered parts and labor, once the repair is available for your vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is rearward drift after a stall or hesitation. When the PTO system is engaged and the vehicle is operated from the right side stand-up position, a stall or hesitation can increase crash, injury, or property damage risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V496000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V496 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V496000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →