Autocar – Window Defrost Actuator May Overheat

Autocar (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Xpeditor vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an HVAC defrost door actuator system mechanism that may overheat due to inadequate circuit protection.


Report Received Date 12/07/2017
NHTSA ID 17V783000
Consequence Summary 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 a one amp fuse to the circuit, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1704.
Recall Code ACX-1704
Potentially Affected 1505
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V783000)

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