SteeringRecall 18V-224 · 2018–2019 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 18V-224 covers 541 2018–2019 Autocar Xpeditor for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V224000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1802.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 17, 2017 to March 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.