The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V475000·Announced 2022-07-01

Autocar Recalls 2022-2023 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Fracture Risk

Autocar is recalling 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control.

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 (steering gear fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The recall affects 653 vehicles in total.

The steering gears on these vehicles may have been assembled incorrectly. This defect can cause the gear to fracture, which can lead to a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, XSPOTTER, LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
653

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 (3)

  • XPEDITOR
  • XSPOTTER
  • LEGEND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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