Recall 23V019 affects 445 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles for sun-visor-blocked clearance lights. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
Autocar is recalling 445 2020-2023 Xpeditor vehicles because the external sun visor can block the roof-mounted clearance lights. That blocked lighting can increase crash risk by making the vehicle harder to see, and the Autocar dealer repair will be free once the company makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The external sun visor on the 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor sits above the windshield and shades the cab from overhead glare. The roof-mounted clearance lamps sit along the top of the cab so other drivers can see the truck's upper corners and overall width. Those lamps need a clear line of sight to do their job.
On affected Xpeditor trucks, a manufacturing error made the sun visor taller than the prior version. That taller profile partly blocks the corner roof clearance lamp. The lamp still exists, but the visor obstructs part of the light from view, which is why the trucks do not meet the federal lighting requirement cited in the recall.
The warning sign is visible from outside the truck. Look at the roof clearance lamps with the visor installed: if the visor covers part of a lamp, that obstruction is the issue described in recall 23V019.
Who's affected?
The same Autocar sun visor is tied to exterior lighting and body structure on the 2020-2023 Xpeditor.
| 2021 Autocar Xpeditor | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2021 Autocar Xpeditor | body or structural component |
| 2022 Autocar Xpeditor | Exterior lighting |
| 2022 Autocar Xpeditor | body or structural component |
| 2023 Autocar Xpeditor | body or structural component |
| 2020 Autocar Xpeditor | Exterior lighting |
| 2020 Autocar Xpeditor | body or structural component |
| 2023 Autocar Xpeditor | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 445 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Blocked clearance lights make the truck harder for other drivers to see and increase the risk of a crash. If the roof visor obstructs the lamps, drive cautiously and ask the dealer when the remedy opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Look for Autocar's owner letter mailed December 20, 2023, and keep it with your service records.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to ask whether the free roof-clearance-light remounting repair is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 23V019 when you call Autocar or the dealer.
- Avoid low-visibility driving until Autocar confirms the clearance-light repair is complete, because the visor can block the roof-mounted clearance lights.
What happens at the repair
Once Autocar opens the final dealer repair, an Autocar technician will remount the roof mounted clearance lights above the sun visor so the lights are no longer blocked. Parts and labor are free under the recall once the remedy is available. If you already paid for a related clearance light or sun visor repair, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 and ask how to submit repair documentation under Autocar's general reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 23, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| March 23, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 24, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 20, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V019?
Recall 23V019 covers 445 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with an external sun visor that blocks the roof-mounted clearance lights. The recall cites noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108. Autocar dealers will remount the clearance lights above the sun visor.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V019. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer and ask whether the clearance-light remount is ready for your VIN. Reference recall 23V019 or Autocar recall ACX-2302 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost. Autocar's remedy says dealers will remount the roof-mounted clearance lights above the sun visor, and parts and labor are covered through the recall process.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility of the roof-mounted clearance lights. When the external sun visor blocks those lights, other drivers have less information about the vehicle's presence and size, which is tied to crash risk in recall 23V019.
When were owners notified about this Autocar recall?
Autocar mailed owner notification letters on December 20, 2023. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 23V019 applies. Check your VIN, then call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or a franchised Autocar dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V019000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V019 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V019000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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