Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XSPOTTER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V534000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150427
End Of Manufacture
20150526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
30
Date Owners Notified
20170920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20170829
Make Campaign Number
MDTT-1701