Autocar, LLC: Steering
Autocar, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Jul 1, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 653. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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 remedy
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.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Autocar Legend | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Autocar Xpeditor | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Autocar Xspotter | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Autocar Legend | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Autocar Xpeditor | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 Autocar Xspotter | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V475000.
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