Xos Sv05 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 3, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Xos, Inc. recalls 2021–2022 Xos Sv05, Sa01, Rm01

Recall number

23V145000

Brand / firm

Xos

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 275 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.