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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V145📅 Mar 7, 2023

2021–2022 Xos SV05 & 2021 Xos RM01 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic parking brake rotor to the driveshaft may have been improperly tightened.

💥 The risk

Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the bolts and related hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 002-23.

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
23V145000
Manufacturer recall #
REC 002-23
Manufacturer
Xos, Inc.
Vehicles affected
275
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Owner phone
1-818-316-1890
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 19, 2023
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V145 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V145?

2021–2022 Xos SV05 & 2021 Xos RM01 + 1 more. 275 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Xos dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-818-316-1890.