CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 MDTT-1601.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Autocar trucks built in March and April 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 authorized dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and fix the tabs where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 and reference recall MDTT-1601. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpert | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xspotter | 20162017 |