Recall 23V736 affects 104 2023 Autocar Legend and Xpeditor vehicles for improperly tightened lug nuts. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 104 2023 Legend and Xpeditor vehicles because the wheel lug nuts were not tightened properly. Loose lug nuts can let a wheel detach and increase crash risk, and Autocar dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts free of charge.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The lug nuts on the 2023 Autocar Legend and Xpeditor are the heavy fasteners that clamp each wheel to its hub. They hold the wheel flat against the mounting surface so the truck can carry weight, turn, and brake without the wheel shifting. The system depends on each lug nut being tightened to the correct torque, which is the measured tightening force.
On included vehicles, an Autocar manufacturing error left the lug nuts without that proper torque. When a lug nut starts too loose, normal road vibration and wheel loading can let it loosen further instead of staying locked in place. The wheel is then no longer held as designed, and the dealer repair is to tighten the lug nuts correctly at no charge.
The warning sign is visible or physical looseness at the wheel. Owners or service crews can see loose lug nuts, feel wheel looseness during inspection, or notice a wheel that does not sit firmly against the hub.
Who's affected?
Covers the Legend and Xpeditor, both tied to the same wheel fastener component.
| 2023 Autocar Legend | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
|---|---|
| 2023 Autocar Xpeditor | wheel fastener (lug, nut, bolt, or stud) |
| Units affected | 104 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching 2023 Autocar Legend or Xpeditor does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly tightened lug nuts can loosen and let a wheel detach, increasing the risk of a crash. If you hear wheel noise, feel vibration, or see loose lug nuts, stop using the vehicle and call an Autocar dealer for inspection. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Autocar Legend or Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free lug-nut inspection and tightening repair that secures improperly tightened wheel lug nuts.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V736 when you call.
- Avoid unnecessary driving until the dealer checks the lug nuts.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 with questions about scheduling or recall coverage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician inspects the wheel lug nuts and tightens any that are not properly secured. The inspection and any tightening are free under the recall. Autocar used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so qualifying out-of-pocket lug nut or wheel-fastener repairs are handled through that plan. Bring dated repair paperwork to the service desk, or contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 2, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 28, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| December 28, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 29, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V736?
Recall 23V736 covers 104 2023 Autocar Legend and Xpeditor vehicles with wheel lug nuts that were not tightened properly. Improperly tightened lug nuts can let a wheel detach, increasing crash risk. Autocar dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Autocar Legend or Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V736. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the lug-nut inspection and tightening. Reference recall 23V736, or Autocar recall numbers ACX-2312 and DC-2307, when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Autocar dealers will inspect the wheel lug nuts and tighten them as needed free of charge, and Autocar customer service can be reached at 1-888-218-3611.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel detachment. If the lug nuts are not tightened properly, a wheel can separate from the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. The recall repair addresses the fasteners by inspecting and tightening the lug nuts at an Autocar dealer.
What if I bought this Autocar used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you did not receive Autocar's December 21, 2023 owner letter, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 23V736 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V736000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-888-218-3611 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V736 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V736000 |
Source documents
-
Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →