NHTSA Recall 17V533000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V533000; Date: Aug. 29, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Autocar Xpeditor; 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Autocar, Llc
Affected Units:: 85
Recall Summary:
Autocar, LLC (autocar) is recalling certain 2017 xpeditor 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.
How to Fix:
Autocar 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 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is acx-1703.
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: Sep 20, 2017
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