Xos Sa01 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 10, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Xos, Inc. recalls 2021–2022 Xos Sa01, Sv05

Recall number

23V760000

Brand / firm

Xos

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 242 units

Why it was recalled

Electronic parking brake failure can result in a rollaway if the vehicle is not in park with the manual park brake engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Xos, Inc (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 and 2021 SA01 vehicles. The bolts and brackets connecting the hardware to the electronic parking brake system may come loose, causing the parking brake to fail.

What to do

Dealers will replace the affected hardware and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 003-23.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.