NHTSA recall 22V697000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Autocar Xpeditor
Reported Sep 16, 2022236 vehicles affectedAutocar, LLCMaker’s number ACX-2205
The defect
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.
The risk
Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.