NHTSA Recall 17V534000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V534000; 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:
2016 Autocar Xpert; 2016 Autocar Xspotter
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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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