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- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Xpeditor and Legend vehicles. The transverse torque rod mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the transverse torque rod mounting bolts are not properly tightened, the bolts may fail and become disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash, personal injury or property damage.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and properly tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2008.
- 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
Some Autocar Legend and Xpeditor trucks from model years 2020 and 2021 may have transverse torque rod mounting bolts that were not properly tightened at the factory. Over time, these bolts can fail and come loose from the vehicle.
If the bolts fail, the torque rod can disconnect, which raises the risk of a crash, personal injury, or property damage. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Autocar will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the bolts and properly tighten them at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486, referencing recall number ACX-2008. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Legend | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xpeditor | 20202021 |