Driveline: universal jointRecall 18V-889 · 2019 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 18V-889 covers 1,003 2019 Autocar Xpeditor for a driveline: universal joint problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V889000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the universal joint strap bolts are loose, the strap may disconnect from the vehicle and the drive shaft could detach, increasing the risk of of a crash.
The fix
Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901.
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
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 2018 to December 1, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.