Vehicle recall 22V475000 · July 1, 2022
Autocar Legend, Xpeditor and 1 more model
The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
- Consequence
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V475000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2022
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACX-2204 DC-2202
- Owner notification
- August 29, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 653
- 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 Legend (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Autocar Xpeditor (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
- Autocar Xspotter (2022-2023): 2023, 2022
Has your Autocar been repaired?
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