Recall 22V697000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20220916
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
1 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | AUTOCAR | XPEDITOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.