Recall 23V699 covers 104 2016-2023 Autocar Xpeditor and Legend vehicles for a park brake warning light defect. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 104 2016-2023 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles because the park brake warning light can incorrectly illuminate during an air loss event. That incorrect light increases the risk of a crash, and Autocar dealers will repair the warning-light issue free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The pressure switch in the 2016-2023 Autocar Xpeditor and Legend is part of the air-brake warning system. It reads air pressure and helps decide when the park brake warning light, also called a telltale, should come on. That light is supposed to give the driver accurate information about the brake system.
On affected trucks, an Autocar process error left some vehicles with the wrong pressure switch. During an air loss event below 70 PSI, the switch can send the wrong signal to the park brake telltale. The result is a warning light that illuminates in error instead of giving the driver the correct brake-status information.
The sign an owner sees is the park brake warning light coming on during low air pressure below 70 PSI. Treat that as a brake-system warning and have an Autocar dealer replace the pressure switch.
Who's affected?
Spans the Xpeditor and Legend across the 2016-2023 model years, all tied to the same parking brake indicator light pressure switch.
| 2022 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
|---|---|
| 2021 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2019 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2023 Autocar Legend | Indicator light |
| 2023 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2018 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2020 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2016 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2017 Autocar Xpeditor | Indicator light |
| 2021 Autocar Legend | Indicator light |
| 2022 Autocar Legend | Indicator light |
| Units affected | 104 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents 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?
An incorrect park brake warning light can give the driver the wrong signal during an air loss event and increases the risk of a crash. If the park brake light comes on unexpectedly, slow down carefully and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2023 Autocar Xpeditor or Legend is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free pressure-switch replacement that fixes the incorrect park brake warning light.
- Bring the owner notice if Autocar mailed one, and reference recall number 23V699 when you call.
- Treat the park brake warning light as unreliable until the repair is complete, and ask the Autocar dealer for operating guidance if the truck has an air-loss warning or brake-system concern.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician replaces the pressure switch tied to the park brake warning light system. Parts and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now. If you already paid out of pocket for a related pressure switch or park brake warning light repair before the recall notice, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Autocar customer service if the dealer asks you to submit the claim directly.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 17, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| December 14, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 15, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V699?
Recall 23V699 covers 104 2016-2023 Autocar Xpeditor and Legend vehicles with a park brake warning light that can illuminate incorrectly during an air loss event. The defect fails the federal control and display standard, and Autocar dealers will replace the pressure switch for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2023 Autocar Xpeditor or Legend is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V699. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the pressure switch replacement. Reference recall 23V699, or Autocar numbers ACX-2311 and DC-2306, when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Autocar's remedy says dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge at a franchised Autocar dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the park brake warning light can illuminate incorrectly during an air loss event. Autocar says that incorrect warning light behavior increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free pressure switch replacement with an Autocar dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 23V699?
Autocar mailed owner notification letters on January 2, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your Xpeditor or Legend is included, then contact an Autocar dealer for the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V699000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V699 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V699000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →