XOS SV05 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V127000

Make Model Year
XOS SV05 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-04-06 2023-02-24 2023-02-27

Manufacturers Involved: Xos, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: REC 001-23

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 259

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

Xos, Inc. "Xos" is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles. The tire and loading information label has an incorrect front gross axle weight rating, which could lead to an unintentional overloading of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Car," and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Xos will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 001-23.

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.