AUTOCAR XPEDITOR (2021) recall — Steering
Autocar is recalling 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles with a steering column shaft pinch bolt that may be improperly secured, risking sudden loss of steering and crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can bind, causing a sudden loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Autocar is recalling certain 2021-2023 Xpeditor vehicles because a steering column shaft pinch bolt may be improperly secured, which can cause sudden loss of steering and increase crash risk. This recall affects vehicles that were sold between 2021 and 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80249-autocar-2021-xpeditor-steering-recall-risk-of-sudden-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80249-autocar-2021-xpeditor-steering-recall-risk-of-sudden-loss-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V797000
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“Autocar 2021 Xpeditor Steering Recall: Risk of Sudden Loss of Steering.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80249-autocar-2021-xpeditor-steering-recall-risk-of-sudden-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #22V797000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V797000).
Why it’s dangerous
An improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt can bind, causing a sudden loss of steering control. This loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is driven at speed or in traffic.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering column shaft pinch bolt is improperly secured.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor. The recall was issued for vehicles with an improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Autocar Customer Service
Call 1-888-218-3611 to schedule a replacement of the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
Get a Replacement Part
Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolt at no cost once you contact customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2206.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering column shaft pinch bolt may be improperly secured, which can bind and cause sudden loss of steering, increasing crash risk.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Autocar Xpeditor. The recall was issued for vehicles with an improperly secured steering column shaft pinch bolt.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 to schedule a free replacement of the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
Contact Autocar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Autocar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V797000 — Autocar Autocar Hello, I own a Autocar that is covered by recall 22V797000 from Autocar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the steering column shaft pinch bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 19, 2022. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2206. 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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Where this comes from
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 #22V797000 (October 21, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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