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NHTSA Recall 23V145000: Driveshaft (power train)

Xos, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 275 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Xos RM01.

275
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2023
owners notified (April 19)
NHTSA campaign23V145000
Manufacturer campaignREC 002-23
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT
Report receivedMarch 3, 2023
Owner notificationApril 19, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic parking brake rotor to the driveshaft may have been improperly tightened.

Safety risk

Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the bolts and related hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 002-23.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V145000

Make and modelModel years
Xos RM012021
Xos SA012021
Xos SV052021, 2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.