Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XSPOTTER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V319000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Effect Of Defect
If The Spindle Nuts Loosen, The Wheel Assembly May Separate From The Rear Axle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160304
End Of Manufacture
20160421
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20160630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20160518
Make Campaign Number
MDTT-1601