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SevereNHTSA·23V571000·Announced 2023-08-10

Autocar Recalls 2023 Xpeditor and Legend Vehicles for Driveline Bearing Defect

Autocar is recalling 2023 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles because the powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not be properly secured, which could cause the driveline to detach.

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 detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) 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 number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 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
605

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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