NHTSA Recall 16V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V319000; Date: May. 18, 2016
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Autocar Xpert; 2016 Autocar Xspotter; 2017 Autocar Xspotter
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 43
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2016
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