AUTOCAR XPERT 2017: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V319000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | XPERT | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-30 | 2016-05-18 | 2016-05-18 |
Production Dates: 2016-03-04 - 2016-04-21
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MDTT-1601
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1601.
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.
