CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The power steering mounting bolts may loosen, possibly causing the power steering pump to disconnect.
- Risk
- A disconnected power steering pump can cause a sudden increase of steering effort resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the power steering mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 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-1907.
- 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 mounting bolts that secure the power steering pump may loosen over time, which can allow the pump to disconnect from the vehicle.
If the power steering pump disconnects, steering effort can suddenly increase, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, or check their VIN for open recalls, and have an authorized dealer secure the power steering mounting bolts. The repair is free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20192020 |
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