Autocar Recalls 2023-2026 Legend and Xpeditor Vehicles for Steering Defect
Autocar is recalling 2023-2026 Legend and Xpeditor vehicles because the steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, allowing the wheel to separate from the column.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 wheel separation) that results in a loss of steering control, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2026 ACX (Xpeditor) and DC (Legend) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering wheel nut may be improperly secured, which allows the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
A steering wheel separation may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Autocar will inspect and secure the steering wheel nut as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2504 and DC-2506.
The recalled product
- Product
- AUTOCAR LEGEND, XPEDITOR
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,687
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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