Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V050000 Reported January 23, 2017

S-cam may loosen and cause brake engagement

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 38 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V050000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACX-1701
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
38
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 23, 2017
Completion Rate
81.58

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2013-2016 xpeditor vehicles equipped with auxiliary axles and 36/36 rear brake chambers. over-braking can cause excessive vibration and cause the s-cam tube bolts to become loose and allow the brakes to unexpectedly engage.

Safety Consequence

Brakes that engage unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will contact owners and dealers will change the rear brake chambers and the s-cam brackets, free of charge. The recall began on march 17, 2017. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1701.

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 17V050000 or campaign ACX-1701.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V050000

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

What is recall 17V050000?

NHTSA recall 17V050000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on January 23, 2017. It addresses: S-cam may loosen and cause brake engagement. The recall affects approximately 38 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 17V050000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1701. 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.