The defect
Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01 and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The brake lines may be the incorrect length and incorrectly routed, which can result in a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2023. Owners can contact Xos' customer service at 855-909-4407.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| XOS RM01 | 2021 |
| XOS SA01 | 2021 |
| XOS SV05 | 2021, 2022 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOS RM01 | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| XOS SA01 | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| XOS SV05 | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| XOS SV05 | 2022 | 0 | 5 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2022
31 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Xos, Inc. filed 5 campaigns in all.
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| 22V661000 1 Sept 2022 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022