CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The steering column shaft weld can break, which may separate the steering wheel from the steering system. When this happens, the driver can lose the ability to steer.
Losing steering control greatly increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any unusual steering behavior and contact the manufacturer for guidance. The repair is free: dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as needed at no charge. Autocar will notify owners directly, and you can also call Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 (recall number ACTT-1601).
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, look up your VIN on the NHTSA recall website or ask an authorized dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xspotter | 20162017 |
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