2022 Autocar Xpeditor: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 22V697000 · 236 units potentially affected · filed Sep 16, 2022
What's wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022 ACX (Xpeditor) trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
Why it matters
Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2205.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V697000
- Manufacturer no.
- ACX-2205
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 236
- Report received
- Sep 16, 2022
- Owner letters
- Nov 14, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Xpeditor 2022