Autocar Recall 18V889000: Power Train, Driveline, Universal Joint
NHTSA recall 18V889000 · announced December 14, 2018 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 1,003 units affected
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles. The universal joint strap bolts at the transmission output yoke may not be have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the universal joint strap bolts are loose, the strap may disconnect from the vehicle and the drive shaft could detach, increasing the risk of of a crash.
What to do
Autocar has notified owners, and dealers will properly tighten the universal joint strap bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1901.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.