Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V889000 Reported December 14, 2018

Universal joint strap bolts may be loose

Q: What is recall 18V889000?

NHTSA recall 18V889000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on December 14, 2018. It addresses: Universal joint strap bolts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 1,003 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Autocar, Llc · Power Train · 1,003 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V889000

Manufacturer Campaign

ACX-1901

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

1,003

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 14, 2018

Completion Rate

78.76

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V889000 or campaign ACX-1901.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V889000

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

What is recall 18V889000?

NHTSA recall 18V889000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on December 14, 2018. It addresses: Universal joint strap bolts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 1,003 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V889000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1901. 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.