Recall 22V262 affects 908 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles because hazard lights fail with the ignition off. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 908 2019-2021 Xpeditor vehicles because the hazard lights do not work when the ignition is off, leaving other drivers without that warning when the vehicle is stopped or disabled. Inoperable hazard lights increase the risk of a crash, and Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The hazard light circuit on 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor trucks is supposed to let the warning flashers work even when the ignition is off. The wiring harness carries power to the exterior hazard lamps, so a stopped truck can signal trouble while parked, disabled, or being serviced. That function depends on battery power reaching the hazard lighting circuit without the key on.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, the wiring harness was revised in a way that feeds the hazard lights from ignition voltage instead of battery voltage. When the ignition is switched off, that design shuts off power to the hazard lighting function. The recall repair changes the power feed so battery voltage is supplied to the hazard lights, allowing them to operate with the ignition off.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue appears when the driver tries to use the hazard lights after shutting off the ignition and the flashers do not operate.
Who's affected?
Covers one Xpeditor model line across the 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years, all tied to the same hazard-light wiring harness.
| 2019 Autocar Xpeditor | Hazard flashing warning lights |
|---|---|
| 2020 Autocar Xpeditor | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2021 Autocar Xpeditor | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| Units affected | 908 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the hazard lights stop working, other drivers have less warning when the truck is stopped or disabled, which increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign listed for this defect, so schedule the repair soon after your VIN is confirmed. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free wire-harness repair or replacement that restores hazard-light operation when the ignition is off.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V262 when you call.
- Use extra caution if the vehicle has to be stopped before the repair, because the hazard lights do not work with the ignition off.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician repairs or replaces the wire harness tied to the hazard light function. The recall covers the needed parts and labor, so the repair is free. Autocar uses its general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you have already paid out of pocket for a related wire harness or hazard light repair before the recall notice, bring dated receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk so the claim can be reviewed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 15, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 13, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| June 13, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 14, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V262?
Recall 22V262 covers 908 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with hazard lights that do not work when the ignition is off. Inoperable hazard lights increase crash risk. Autocar dealers will repair or replace the wire harness for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2021 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V262. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the wire harness repair or replacement. Reference recall number 22V262 and Autocar recall ACX-2202 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Autocar dealers will repair or replace the wire harness free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the hazard lights do not function when the ignition is off. If the vehicle is stopped and needs hazard warning lights, other drivers have less warning, which increases crash risk. Schedule the free dealer repair once your VIN is confirmed.
When were owners notified about this Autocar recall?
Autocar owner notification letters were scheduled for June 13, 2022. The recall repair is available, so owners do not need to wait for a letter before checking the VIN and contacting a franchised Autocar dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V262000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V262 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V262000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (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 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →