Autocar recall: Steering
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.
What could happen
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.
Vehicles covered
- Autocar Legend 2022–2023
- Autocar Xpeditor 2022–2023
- Autocar Xspotter 2022–2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V475000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Autocar, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 1, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 29, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 653
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- ACX-2204 DC-2202
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Autocar recall: Equipment Jul 3, 2025
- Autocar recall: Service brakes, air Jul 3, 2025
- Autocar recall: Electrical system Apr 17, 2025
- Autocar recall: Vehicle speed control Dec 9, 2024
- Autocar recall: Steering Apr 5, 2024
- Autocar recall: Fuel system, diesel Jun 23, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.