A fuel hose that works loose from its fitting can leave a diesel truck stalled and leaking, and Cummins will replace those hoses free of charge on 1,339 Autocar Xpeditor trucks. NHTSA recall 26V699 covers Xpeditor (ACX) trucks from model years 2022 through 2027 that have Cummins L9 diesel engines. Owner letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 17, 2026.
For a truck owner or a fleet buyer, the first question is whether a given Xpeditor carries the Cummins L9 and falls inside the 2022 to 2027 range. The record repeats the same 1,339-truck total under six entries, one each for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, so the count belongs to the whole campaign and not to each year. Trucks with a different engine are outside the description.
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What happens when the remote fuel filter hoses separate?
NHTSA’s summary says the remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting. That can send fuel leaking near something hot or sparking, and the record states that a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. It also cites the stall that follows a lost fuel supply as a crash risk.
For a refuse hauler, a municipal fleet or an owner-operator, a truck that dies in traffic is a safety problem and a lost-day problem at once. The repair removes both for no charge.
NHTSA files the defect under engine and engine cooling, in the category for hoses, lines, piping and fittings. Autocar’s description names the trucks as ACX, with Xpeditor in parentheses, so owners hunting through a title, registration or purchase order for either name are looking for the same trucks. The model year is stamped in the VIN, which settles any doubt about which of the six entries applies.
Who does the work, and what do the phone numbers say?
Cummins will replace the fuel hoses free of charge, according to the remedy line. Owners can call Cummins at 1-800-286-6467 or Autocar at 1-888-218-3611.
The remedy text also gives each company’s own reference for the recall: Autocar’s number is ACX-2603 and Cummins’ is C7311. An owner who quotes the right one, along with the truck’s VIN and model year, spares both sides a round of questions when the call is answered. Writing down the date, the name of the person who answers and any appointment promised leaves a trail if the letter and the appointment ever disagree.
How long can a working truck wait on the letter?
The letters are not due until Dec. 17, 2026, about six weeks out, and the NHTSA report is dated Oct. 22. The agency’s recall guidance says manufacturers notify registered owners by first-class mail within 60 days of a recall decision, and it tells owners to follow any interim safety guidance the manufacturer provides.
The record lists no interim instruction, so an owner who keeps the truck on the road until the hoses are replaced is in the position of asking the company what to do in the meantime. That conversation is easier to have now than after a stall.
Does the free hose swap cost anything else?
The record promises the parts and the replacement free of charge. It does not describe how long the job takes or whether Cummins service points or Autocar dealers will handle it, so downtime is the one cost an owner still has to plan around. Scheduling the work in a slow week, rather than the week the letter arrives, is the owner’s call.
NHTSA’s lookup also accepts a VIN, though the agency says recent recalls may not appear until the VINs are loaded, which makes the phone call the surer check this early.
Hauling with a 2022 to 2027 Xpeditor this winter?
A recall like this costs nothing in parts, yet it takes a truck off the road for a day at a time that rarely suits the work. Owners on a fixed income who run a single truck feel that lost day more than any bill.
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This article was produced with AI assistance and edited for accuracy against the sources linked above.
Warren Cohen is a finance writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, covering personal finance topics including credit, banking, and beginner investing. He earned his degree in business administration from Arizona State University and began his career working in consumer finance, where he gained direct experience with lending and credit systems. He now writes for personal finance websites and fintech platforms, focusing on clear, practical content that helps readers make informed financial decisions.
