Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

22V697000

ManufacturerAutocar, LLCReported2022-09-16Affected236 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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