AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V533000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-09-20 2017-08-29 2017-08-30

Production Dates: 2015-03-02 - 2015-08-24

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACX-1703

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 85

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Autocar, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain 2017 Xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1703.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.