Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V443000 Reported July 10, 2015

Defrost mode door actuator overheating

Q: What is recall 15V443000?

NHTSA recall 15V443000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on July 10, 2015. It addresses: Defrost mode door actuator overheating. The recall affects approximately 1,042 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Autocar, Llc · Equipment · 1,042 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

15V443000

Manufacturer Campaign

ACX-1504

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

1,042

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 10, 2015

Completion Rate

78.01

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 xpeditor vehicles manufactured november 18, 2014, to july 6, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) units whose defrost mode door actuators may overheat.

Safety Consequence

Overheating of the defrost actuator increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional harness with four, one amp fuses to the circuit, free of charge. the recall began on september 3, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1504.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V443000 or campaign ACX-1504.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 15V443000

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

What is recall 15V443000?

NHTSA recall 15V443000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on July 10, 2015. It addresses: Defrost mode door actuator overheating. The recall affects approximately 1,042 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V443000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1504. 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.