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2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor/Xspotter Recall 25V449: Air Brake

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 25V449 affects 49 2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor and Xspotter vehicles for undersized air tanks. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.

Autocar is recalling 49 2015-2025 Xpeditor and Xspotter vehicles because the air tanks do not hold enough air for the brake system. Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, increase stopping distance, and raise the risk of a crash; Autocar dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The air tank on 2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor and Xspotter vehicles stores compressed air for the air brake system. When the driver presses the brake pedal, the brake system uses that stored air pressure to apply the brakes. The system depends on having enough reserve air volume for normal brake operation.

On the affected vehicles, a manufacturing error left the air tanks with less air volume than the brake system requires. That means the brake system does not have the reserve capacity it was designed to have. Autocar found the issue during internal audit testing and included vehicles built with the suspect tanks.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a warning light, sound, or change in brake feel to know whether the installed air tank has the required volume.

Who's affected?

Covers both Xpeditor and Xspotter trucks in the 2015-2025 year range, all tied to the same air tank part.

2016 Autocar Xpeditor brake system
2015 Autocar Xpeditor brake system
2015 Autocar Xspotter brake system
2016 Autocar Xspotter brake system
2017 Autocar Xpeditor brake system
Units affected49
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no 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?

Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance needed to stop and increasing crash risk. There is no warning sign before the problem affects braking, so schedule the recall repair soon and drive cautiously until it is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor or Xspotter is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free air-tank inspection and repair that addresses low air volume in the brake system.
  3. Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V449 when you call.
  4. Drive with extra stopping distance until the repair is complete, because reduced brake function increases stopping distance.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the brake system air tanks, then replaces tanks or adds additional air tanks when needed. The goal is to give the air brake system enough air volume to meet the recall repair requirements. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for an air tank or brake air volume repair tied to this issue, Autocar's standard reimbursement plan covers documented eligible expenses. Bring repair orders and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

July 3, 2025 NHTSA published the recall
August 29, 2025 Dealer notification began
September 1, 2025 Dealer notification ended
September 1, 2025 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V449?

Recall 25V449 covers 49 2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor and Xspotter vehicles with air tanks that have too little air volume for the brake system. That can reduce brake function, increase stopping distance, and raise crash risk. Autocar dealers will inspect the air tanks and replace or add tanks for free.

What should I do if my 2015-2025 Autocar Xpeditor or Xspotter is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V449. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the air-tank inspection and repair. Reference recall number 25V449, or Autocar recall ACTT-2503 or ACX-2503, when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Autocar dealers will inspect the brake-system air tanks and replace or add tanks as needed, free of charge, for vehicles included in recall 25V449.

What is the safety risk with this Autocar recall?

The safety risk is reduced brake function. The affected air tanks have insufficient air volume for the air-brake system, which can extend the distance required to stop and increase crash risk. Confirm the VIN first, then arrange the free dealer repair if your vehicle is included.

When will Autocar owners be notified about recall 25V449?

Autocar mailed interim owner letters on August 29, 2025, explaining the safety risk. The remedy notice is expected once parts are ready, anticipated late-June 2026. You can contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 and reference recall 25V449.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V449000
Autocar customer service1-888-218-3611
NHTSA recall #25V449
NHTSA recall # (full)25V449000

Source documents

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 →