Vehicle recall 18V224000 · April 9, 2018
2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor
The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.
- Consequence
- If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 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-1802.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2018
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-1802
- Owner notification
- May 25, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 541
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Autocar Xpeditor (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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