The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V656000·Announced 2023-09-28

Autocar Recalls Xpeditor and Legend Vehicles for Steering Defect

Autocar is recalling 2022-2023 Xpeditor and 2023 Legend vehicles because a steering column bolt may not be secured, risking sudden loss of steering.

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 (steering column) that can cause a sudden loss of steering, which is a significant injury risk criterion for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall involves 1,131 vehicles where the steering column shaft pinch bolt may not have been properly secured.

An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 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
1,131

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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