OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

22V697000

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

Reported Sep 16, 2022 · Autocar, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

This is model-level recall history. It does not confirm whether a particular VIN is affected or has received the repair. Check with NHTSA ↗