The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V127000·Announced 2023-02-24

XOS Recalls 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan Vehicles Due to Incorrect Axle Label

XOS is recalling 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles because an incorrect tire and loading label could lead to unintentional overloading and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle overloading leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Xos, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the tire and loading information label displays an incorrect front gross axle weight rating. This error could lead to unintentional overloading of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120 and 49 CFR Part 567.

Owners of affected vehicles will receive replacement labels from Xos, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890 for assistance. Xos's number for this recall is REC 001-23.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
XOS SV05
Brand
XOS
Manufacturer
Xos, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
259

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)

  • SV05

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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