No complaints are listed for the 2015 Autocar Xpert. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUTOCAR XPERT.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2023-01-23. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Consequence: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-07. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence: If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-05-13. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into (excerpt)
Consequence: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-07-02. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Defect: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Xpert trucks manufactured November 30, 2011, to November 5, 2014 and having a 164-inch wheelbase and a sweeper body which is mounted with a gap between the cab and the body (where optional equipment could be installed). When being driven at speeds above 25mph, the affected vehicles may have an unexpected bounce.
Consequence: The unexpected bounce may cause the operator to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. An interim notice was mailed to owners in August 2014. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1408.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
PE20003
Opened: 2020-04-01. Closed: 2024-01-10.
Vehicle Roll Away
On April 1, 2020, following information received from the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) network of fleet contacts, ODI opened PE20-003 to investigate reports of vehicle roll away in certain model year (MY) 2008-2020 Autocar and Mack refuse trucks equipped with certain Bendix PP-1 push-pull pneumatic park brake control valves with a pipe-away exhaust configuration. Prior to ODIa s investig
Systems: PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Linked campaign numbers: 21V953, 23V023.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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10128828
Date: 2017-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
10129772
Date: 2017-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
10056182
Date: 2014-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED REGARDING UPGRADING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE
10056211
Date: 2014-08-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONS BEING PROVIDED BY ONE OF THREE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS UPDATING HVAC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, USING VIN OF THESE VEHICLES. *PE
10056177
Date: 2014-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
AUTOCAR: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPGRADING OF HVAC PERFORMANCE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL XPERT. *PE