The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V736000·Announced 2023-11-02

Autocar Recalls 2023 Legend and Xpeditor Vehicles for Wheel Lug Nut Issue

Autocar is recalling 2023 Legend and Xpeditor vehicles because wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (wheel lug nuts) that can lead to wheel detachment and a crash, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the wheel lug nuts may not be tightened properly.

Improperly tightened lug nuts can allow the wheel to detach, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 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 LEGEND, XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
104

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)

  • LEGEND
  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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