CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The tie rod clamps on certain trucks may have been improperly heat-treated. Over time, they can fail and allow the tie rods to separate.
If a tie rod separates, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired promptly.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the tie rod clamps at no charge. Owners can also contact Autocar's customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 2022 |
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