NHTSAGeneral Alert
Autocar, LLC - Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Published: April 5, 2024Recall ID: 24V080000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Affected Products
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V080000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V080000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control. |
| Completion rate | 10.81 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2401 and ACTT-2401. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | ACX-2401, ACTT-2401 |
| Potentially affected | 37 |
| Report received date | 2024-04-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |