Defect Description For Recall
Autocar Industries, Llc (Autocar) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2017 Xspotter And Xpert Vehicles Manufactured March 2, 2015, To September 22, 2016. The Castle Nuts On The Steering Linkage Assembly May Not Have Been Tightened Properly.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XSPOTTER
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V723000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
If The Castle Nuts Were Not Properly Tightened, The Cotter Pin Could Shear And The Steering Linkage Assembly Components Could Separate, Resulting In The Loss Of Steering And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Autocar Will Notify Owners, And Authorized Autocar Service Repair Facilities Will Repair The Vehicles, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On November 18, 2016. Owners May Contact Autocar Customer Service At 1-888-218-3611. Autocar’S Number For This Recall Is Mdtt-1602.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160302
End Of Manufacture
20160922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1132
Date Owners Notified
20161118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20161007
Make Campaign Number
MDTT-1602