CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not have been properly tightened. If those bolts are loose, the strap can disconnect and the drive shaft could detach from the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will tighten the universal joint strap bolts at no charge to the owner. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 2019 |
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