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SevereNHTSA·18V224000·Announced 2018-04-09

Autocar Recalls 2018-2019 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Steering Component Defect

Autocar is recalling 2018-2019 Xpeditor vehicles because a steering pinch bolt may not be properly tightened, potentially causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.

If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
541

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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