AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2016: STEERING:COLUMN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V599000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUTOCAR | XSPOTTER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-07 | 2016-08-15 | 2016-08-15 |
Production Dates: 2015-08-03 - 2016-04-21
Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACTT-1601
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 294
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Autocar Industries, LLC "Autocar" is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-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.
