AUTOCAR XPERT 2013: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V200000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPERT 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-06-20 2014-04-23 2014-04-21

Production Dates: 2011-07-11 - 2014-03-05

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: M-1407

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 207

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.