The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V145000·Announced 2023-03-03

Xos Recalls 275 Vehicles Due to Driveshaft Bolt Tightening Defect

Xos is recalling 275 RM01, SA01, and SV05 vehicles because improperly tightened bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, 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 (driveshaft separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Xos, Inc. is recalling 275 vehicles, including 2021 RM01, 2021 SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 models. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts connecting the electronic parking brake rotor to the driveshaft may have been improperly tightened.

Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, which can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the bolts and related hardware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
XOS RM01, SV05, SA01
Brand
XOS
Manufacturer
Xos, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
275

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)

  • RM01
  • SV05
  • SA01

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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