AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2023: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V475000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-29 2022-07-01 2022-07-06

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-2204 DC-2202

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 653

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC. "Autocar" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.