The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V776000·Announced 2023-11-17

XOS Recalls 2021-2022 SV05 Vehicles Due to Electronic Parking Brake Defect

XOS is recalling 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles because the electronic parking brake may fail to engage, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle rollaway) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Xos, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the electronic parking brake may malfunction or fail to engage without warning to the driver.

This defect may result in a vehicle rollaway, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the electronic parking brake controller system free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2024. 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 SV05
Brand
XOS
Manufacturer
Xos, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
97

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 (1)

  • SV05

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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