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Autocar Legend Recall 23V196: Driveshaft Support Bolts May Loosen, Causing Power Loss

NHTSA campaign 23V196, reported March 23, 2023, 909 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driveline center support bearing hardware on certain Autocar Legend and Xpeditor trucks may not have been properly secured. If the driveline detaches from the vehicle, it can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware and, if needed, secure it or replace it. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Autocar dealer. Owners who have not yet had this done should contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V196Autocar, LLC
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.
Risk
An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Legend2020202120222023
Autocar Xpeditor20222023