The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V196000·Announced 2023-03-23

Autocar Recalls Legend and Xpeditor Trucks for Driveline Bearing Issue

Autocar is recalling 2020-2023 Legend and 2022-2023 Xpeditor trucks because the driveline center support bearing hardware may not be secured, risking driveline detachment.

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 (driveline support bearing) that can lead to driveline detachment and loss of drive power, increasing crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2023 Legend and 2022-2023 Xpeditor vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.

An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes were reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR, LEGEND
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
909

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)

  • XPEDITOR
  • LEGEND

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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