AUTOCAR XPERT 2012: STEERING:COLUMN
| Make : AUTOCAR | Model : XPERT | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 2011-07-11 - 2014-03-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V200000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-06-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-04-23 | Date Added to Database: 2014-04-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1407 | ||
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 207 | ||
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Summary:
Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose. |
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Consequence:
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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