Recall 20V545 affects 170 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles for an overheated methane-detector wiring harness. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 170 2019 Xpeditor vehicles with factory-installed methane detection systems because inadequate circuit protection can let the wiring harness overheat. An overheated harness increases the risk of a fire, and Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2019 Autocar Xpeditor in NHTSA campaign 20V545 has a factory installed methane detection system. That system monitors for methane gas and helps alert the operator when gas is present. Its wiring and fuse are supposed to protect the sensor circuit if electrical current rises too high.
On affected Xpeditor vehicles, an assembly error left the methane detection circuit with a 10-amp fuse where a 3-amp fuse belongs. That larger fuse gives the wiring harness inadequate protection. If the harness is also routed incorrectly, the wire can overheat instead of being protected by the fuse.
The sign to watch for is a methane detector that stops working. If that happens, the system is no longer giving the warning it was installed to provide.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Autocar Xpeditor | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 170 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
An overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire. If the methane detector stops working, treat that as a warning to limit use and arrange service soon. The dealer replaces the detector fuse with the correct lower amp fuse. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free methane-detector fuse replacement that fixes the inadequate circuit protection.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V545 when you call.
- Limit use until the repair is complete because an overheated wiring harness increases the risk of a fire.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician replaces the ten amp fuse for the methane detector with a three amp fuse. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid to have this condition repaired before the campaign, follow the owner letter's reimbursement instructions under Autocar's general reimbursement plan. Bring documentation for the prior repair when you talk with the service desk so they can route the claim correctly.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 8, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| November 5, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 6, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 6, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V545?
Recall 20V545 covers 170 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with factory installed methane detection systems. In these vehicles, inadequate circuit protection can let the detector wiring harness overheat, increasing fire risk. Autocar dealers replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse 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 20V545. If it is included, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the methane detector fuse replacement. Reference recall number 20V545 and Autocar recall ACX-2006 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost, and Autocar's remedy states that dealers will replace the methane detector fuse free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Autocar dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 20V545?
The safety risk is fire. The methane detector wiring harness can overheat because the detection system has inadequate circuit protection. Autocar's remedy is a lower-rated fuse that protects the circuit, and the dealer repair is free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V545000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V545 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V545000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →