Vehicle recall 18V889000 · December 14, 2018
2019 Autocar Xpeditor
The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be 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 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.
- Consequence
- If the universal joint strap bolts are loose, the strap may disconnect from the vehicle and the drive shaft could detach, increasing the risk of of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901.
- 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
- 18V889000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 2018
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-1901
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,003
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
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 (2019): 2019
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