AUTOCAR XPERT 2016: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V534000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-09-20 | 2017-08-29 | 2017-08-31 |
Production Dates: 2015-03-23 - 2015-07-22
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MDTT-1701
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar Industries" is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter 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.
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.
Autocar Industries 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 1-877-777-5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.
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.
