Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V224000 Reported April 9, 2018

Drag link pinch bolt may be loose

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 541 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V224000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACX-1802
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
541
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2018
Completion Rate
77.84

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 autocar xpeditor vehicles. the pinch bolt on the clamp for the adjustable length drag link may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

If the pinch bolt loosens, there may be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V224000 or campaign ACX-1802.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V224000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V224000?

NHTSA recall 18V224000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on April 9, 2018. It addresses: Drag link pinch bolt may be loose. The recall affects approximately 541 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V224000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1802. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.