NHTSA Recall 18V224000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2018-04-09. An estimated 541 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: ACX-1802
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.safercar.gov.