If your VIN is in recall 21V030, Autocar will secure seat belt wiring free at a franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 3,196 2018-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because a seat belt harness is routed too close to the seat mechanism. If the harness chafes and short circuits, the engine can shut off and fail to restart without warning, increasing crash, injury, or property-damage risk; Autocar dealers will repair the harness routing free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt wiring harness on the 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor is a bundle of electrical wires tied into the seat belt system. It is supposed to sit clear of the seat frame and moving seat mechanism, so seat adjustment and normal cab movement do not rub through the insulation. The insulation is the protective covering that keeps the wires separated and prevents an electrical short.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, a manufacturing error left the harness routed too close to the seat mechanism. Repeated contact can chafe the wire covering until the harness short-circuits. When that happens, the circuit protection fuse opens to protect the electrical system, which cuts power in a way that shuts the engine off and keeps it from restarting.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver is not told to look for a lamp, sound, or seat belt symptom before the harness shorts.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Xpeditor model years, all tied to the same seat belt component.
| 2018 Autocar Xpeditor | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Autocar Xpeditor | seat belt |
| 2020 Autocar Xpeditor | seat belt |
| 2019 Autocar Xpeditor | seat belt |
| Units affected | 3,196 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
A stall can leave the 2018-2021 Xpeditor unable to restart, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury, or property damage. There is no warning sign before a stall, so schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer what to do if the vehicle shuts off. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free seatbelt wiring routing repair that moves the harness away from the seat mechanism.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 21V030 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary trips until the repair because the vehicle can stall and fail to restart without warning.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about scheduling or repair status.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician routes and secures the seat belt wiring so it stays clear of the seat mechanism. The inspection and repair are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid to fix this seat belt harness routing condition before the campaign, Autocar's General Reimbursement Plan gives owners a path to claim documented expenses. Keep your repair paperwork and ask Autocar customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 25, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| March 25, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 26, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V030?
Recall 21V030 covers 3,196 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with seat belt wiring routed too close to the seat mechanism. Chafed wiring can short circuit, open the circuit protection fuse, and shut off the engine without restart. Autocar dealers route and secure the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2021 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V030. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the seat belt wiring repair. Reference recall 21V030 or Autocar recall ACX-2101 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar dealers will route and secure the seat belt wiring clear of the seat mechanism free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is an engine stall without warning. If the seat belt wiring chafes and shorts, the circuit protection fuse opens, and the engine shuts off and does not restart. That increases crash, injury, and property damage risk until the dealer completes the free repair.
When did Autocar start the recall repair?
Autocar began this recall on March 25, 2021. Since the remedy is available, an included 2018-2021 Xpeditor can be scheduled with a franchised Autocar dealer for the free wiring routing and securing repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V030000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V030 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V030000 |
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)
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