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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 16V316: Rear Wheels May Separate From Axle, Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 16V316, reported May 18, 2016, 67 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Xpeditor vehicles built between March 4 and April 21, 2016 may have rear axle tab lock washers that were not properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly. If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly can separate from the rear axle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and perform any needed remedy on the tabs at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 for more information.

Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to find out whether your vehicle is affected, and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer if it is.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V316Autocar, LLC
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor 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.
Risk
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 ACX-1602.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xpeditor20162017