AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2019) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2018-2019 Xpeditor vehicles with potentially loose pinch bolts that could cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact customer service for free inspection.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Autocar is recalling certain 2018-2019 Xpeditor vehicles because the pinch bolt on the drag link clamp may not be properly tightened. This could lead to loss of steering control and increase crash risk if the bolt loosens. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223493-autocar-2019-xpeditor-steering-recall-pinch-bolt-loose-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223493-autocar-2019-xpeditor-steering-recall-pinch-bolt-loose-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V224000
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“Autocar 2019 Xpeditor Steering Recall: Pinch Bolt Loose Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223493-autocar-2019-xpeditor-steering-recall-pinch-bolt-loose-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V224000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V224000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the pinch bolt loosens, it could cause loss of steering control. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during normal driving conditions where steering input is needed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with potentially loose pinch bolts are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor. The recall covers vehicles where the pinch bolt on the drag link clamp may not have been properly tightened.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486 to schedule a free inspection.
Get Free Inspection
Dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt and tighten it as necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1802.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The pinch bolt on the drag link clamp may not have been properly tightened, which could lead to loss of steering control.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2019 Autocar Xpeditor. The recall covers vehicles where the pinch bolt on the drag link clamp may not have been properly tightened.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Autocar customer service to schedule a free inspection at one of their dealerships.
Contact Autocar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Autocar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V224000 — Autocar Autocar Hello, I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 18V224000 from Autocar. The official recall notice states: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drag link pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1802. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V224000 (September 4, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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