Recall report: Parking brake failure, rollaway risk impacting 11K trucks

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Updated Feb 13, 2023
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The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  • 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. The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 11,353 units are affected by the recall.
  • Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles that run on natural gas. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause an inaccurate fuel gauge reading. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 206 units are affected by the recall.
  • Kalmar Solutions is recalling certain 2022 Ottawa T2 vehicles. When extended, the cab tilt hydraulic cylinder that is used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance and inspection could come apart, allowing the entire cab to fall forward. A cab that falls forward increases the risk of injury to anyone standing in front of the cab. NHTSA says potentially 128 units are affected by the recall.
  • Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump. An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 14 units are affected by the recall.
  • Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The miter gear box in the steering system may be incompatible with other steering system components, which can result in a complete loss of steering control. A complete loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA does not state how many units are affected by the recall.
  • Mack Trucks is recalling certain 2019-2023 LRBE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat. A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire. NHTSA says potentially 43 units are affected by the recall.
  • Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat. A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire. NHTSA says potentially 137 units are affected by the recall.


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