Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V165000 Reported March 12, 2018

Overheating of wire harness

Autocar, Llc · Electrical System · 1,320 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V165000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACX-1801
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,320
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 12, 2018
Completion Rate
97.08

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2014-2018 xpeditor vehicles equipped with a factory installed methane detection system. the circuit protection for the methane detector may be inadequate, and the harness may be improperly routed.

Safety Consequence

In the event that the wiring harness carries excessive current, the harness may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ten amp fuse with a three amp fuse, free of charge. the recall began on april 13, 2018. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1801.

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 18V165000 or campaign ACX-1801.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V165000

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

What is recall 18V165000?

NHTSA recall 18V165000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on March 12, 2018. It addresses: Overheating of wire harness. The recall affects approximately 1,320 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V165000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1801. 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.