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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V815000·Announced 2018-11-16

Autocar Recalls 2019 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Steering Bracket Defect

Autocar is recalling 761 2019 Xpeditor vehicles because the power steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly secured, potentially causing a loss of steering ability.

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 in the steering system that can lead to a loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The recall involves 761 units where the power steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly secured to the frame rail. This defect can cause an increase in steering effort or a loss of steering ability.

A reduction of power steering assist or a loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 18, 2018.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power assist steering bracket to the frame, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1803. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
761

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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