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SevereNHTSA·18V889000·Announced 2018-12-14

Autocar Recalls 2019 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Loose Driveline Bolts

Autocar is recalling 2019 Xpeditor vehicles because universal joint strap bolts may not be properly tightened, which could cause the drive shaft to detach and increase crash risk.

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 (driveline) where the 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 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not have been properly tightened.

If these bolts are loose, the strap may disconnect from the vehicle, potentially causing the drive shaft to detach. This condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Driveline
Hazard
Affected units
1,003

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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