Recall 25V044 covers 2 2024-2025 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles for radar software that can disable forward collision sensing. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 2 2024-2025 Xpeditor vehicles because a software error can make the forward collision sensing radar fail. An inoperative radar increases crash risk, and Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The forward collision sensing radar on the 2024-2025 Autocar Xpeditor is the front-mounted sensor that looks ahead of the truck. Its job is to feed distance and object information to the forward collision avoidance system so the system has the data it needs.
On included non-front-loader Xpeditor trucks, the problem is in the Autocar proprietary software tied to that front radar. A software error can make the radar inoperative, so the forward collision sensing system loses the sensor input it normally depends on. The fix is a software update to the front radar system.
There is no warning sign before failure. The radar can stop working without a driver noticing a change in steering, braking feel, or engine operation first.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 Xpeditor trucks, both tied to the same radar sensing software.
| 2025 Autocar Xpeditor | Radar |
|---|---|
| 2024 Autocar Xpeditor | Radar |
| Units affected | 2 |
| 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?
An inoperative radar increases the risk of a crash because the system is not working as intended. There is no warning sign listed before the radar becomes inoperative, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer if the VIN check shows an open recall; schedule the free radar software update that fixes the forward collision sensing radar failure.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar sent one. If not, reference recall number 25V044 when you call.
- Drive with extra following distance until the repair is complete; do not rely on the forward collision sensing radar.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician updates the forward collision sensing radar software. The recall repair is available and free, with parts and labor covered by Autocar. Autocar reports both affected vehicles were repaired by January 30, 2025. If your VIN still shows this campaign as open, ask an Autocar dealer to confirm the software update. If you paid to correct this condition before the recall campaign, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan covers documented repair costs. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk so the dealer can explain the claim process.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 28, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| March 27, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| March 27, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 28, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V044?
Recall 25V044 covers 2 2024-2025 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles with a software error that can make the forward collision sensing radar fail. An inoperative radar increases crash risk. Autocar dealers update the radar software for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V044. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer and ask them to confirm the radar software update was completed. Reference Autocar recall number ACX-2501 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Autocar dealers update the radar software free of charge. Autocar reported that both affected vehicles were repaired by January 30, 2025.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an inoperative forward collision sensing radar. If the radar fails, the vehicle loses that sensing function, which increases crash risk. The fix is the free radar software update from an Autocar dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V044000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V044 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V044000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →