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SevereNHTSA·22V881000·Announced 2022-11-29

Xos Recalls 2021-2022 Vehicles Due to Incorrect Brake Line Routing

Xos, Inc. is recalling 260 vehicles because incorrectly routed brake lines may leak fluid, increasing stopping distance and 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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Xos, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 RM01, 2021 SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The recall involves a total of 260 units. The defect involves brake lines that may be the incorrect length and incorrectly routed, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the brake lines free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2023. Owners can contact Xos' customer service at 855-909-4407 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
XOS SV05, RM01, SA01
Brand
XOS
Manufacturer
Xos, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
260

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)

  • SV05
  • RM01
  • SA01

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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