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SevereNHTSA·19V622000·Announced 2019-08-26

Autocar Recalls 2019-2020 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Power Steering Bolt Issue

Autocar is recalling 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles because power steering mounting bolts may loosen, potentially causing the pump to disconnect and increasing 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 (power steering pump disconnection) that can cause loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the power steering mounting bolts may loosen, which can cause the power steering pump to disconnect.

A disconnected power steering pump can result in a sudden increase in steering effort, leading to a loss of vehicle control and an increased 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 properly secure the power steering mounting bolts free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2019. 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 — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
33

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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