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NHTSA Recall 23V196000: Center support bearing (power train)

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 909 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Autocar Legend.

909
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (May 18)
NHTSA campaign23V196000
Manufacturer campaignACX-2305 DC-2301
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
Report receivedMarch 23, 2023
Owner notificationMay 18, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and 2020-2023 DC (Legend) vehicles. The powertrain driveline center support bearing hardware may not have been properly secured.

Safety risk

An improperly secured powertrain driveline can detach from the vehicle and cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, secure or replace the powertrain driveline support bearing hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2305 DC-2301.

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 23V196000

Make and modelModel years
Autocar Legend2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Autocar Xpeditor2022, 2023

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.