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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V852000·Announced 2016-11-28

Autocar Recalls Xpeditor Vehicles for Hybrid Drive Unit Bolt Defect

Autocar is recalling 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles because hybrid power drive unit bolts may not be tightened properly, risking detachment and crashes.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2011, and October 1, 2015. The recall involves 107 vehicles equipped with a hybrid power drive unit cradle where the mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened.

Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen over time, causing the power drive unit and drive shaft to detach. This detachment creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. The remedy for this recall is still under development, and the recall began on January 13, 2017.

Owners should contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 for more information. Autocar's recall number is ACX-1605. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
107

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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