The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V689000·Announced 2020-11-06

Autocar Xpeditor and Legend suspension bolts may fail and disconnect

Autocar is recalling 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles because transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened. If bolts fail and disconnect, vehicles could lose suspension control, 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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical suspension component. Improperly tightened transverse torque rod mounting bolts could fail and disconnect, directly compromising vehicle control and increasing risk of crash and personal injury.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles because the transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.

If the bolts are not properly tightened, they may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle. This increases the risk of crash, personal injury, or property damage.

A total of 1,060 vehicles are affected. Owners will be notified and may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may also call 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 LEGEND, XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
Affected units
1,060

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 (2)

  • LEGEND
  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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