Autocar Xpeditor (2019): Steering
Recall 18V815000 · Nov 16, 2018 · Autocar, LLC
761
vehicles affected
761
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V815000
- Date
- Nov 16, 2018
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 761
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering assist cylinder bracket may not be properly secured to the frame rail, possibly causing an increase in steering effort or a loss of steering ability.
What can happen
A reduction of power steering assist or a loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power assist steering bracket to the frame, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1803.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V815000?
1 model: Autocar Xpeditor (2019), about 761 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V815000?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power assist steering bracket to the frame, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1803.
What can happen?
A reduction of power steering assist or a loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.