2022–2023 Autocar Legend & 2022–2023 Autocar Xpeditor + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
💥 The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V475000
- Manufacturer recall #
- ACX-2204 DC-2202
- Manufacturer
- Autocar, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 653
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 29, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.