NHTSA Recall 16V599000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V599000; Date: Aug. 15, 2016
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Autocar Xspotter; 2017 Autocar Xspotter
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 294
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Oct 7, 2016
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