Xos Sv05 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 24, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Xos, Inc. recalls 2021–2022 Xos Sv05

Recall number

23V127000

Brand / firm

Xos

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 259 units

Why it was recalled

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 Stepvan vehicles. The tire and loading information label has an incorrect front gross axle weight rating, which could lead to an unintentional overloading of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Car," and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

What to do

Xos will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 001-23.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.