Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V289000 Reported May 18, 2015

Parking brake may unexpectedly engage

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 1,123 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V289000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACX-1502
Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,123
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 18, 2015
Completion Rate
69.69

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured october 12, 2010, to may 4, 2015. the affected vehicles have a synchronization valve with autocar part number a7660006-001 and any of the following cab configurations where the park brake button (sometimes referred to as the park brake valve) is located to the right of the rh drive steering wheel: rh drive, dual drive/dual sit, and dual drive/rh stand. if the operator inadvertently or erroneously attempts to release the park brake without first firmly applying the service brake, the park brake will subsequently engage, at any speed and likely unexpectedly to the operator.

Safety Consequence

The park brake may engage unexpectedly at any speed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the synchronization valve with one that has a lower opening pressure, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1502.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V289000 or campaign ACX-1502.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V289000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V289000?

NHTSA recall 15V289000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on May 18, 2015. It addresses: Parking brake may unexpectedly engage. The recall affects approximately 1,123 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V289000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1502. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.