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- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Problem
- Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
- Risk
- If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering linkage castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1604.
- 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
Some steering linkage castle nuts may not have been tightened properly at the factory. If a nut loosens, its cotter pin can shear, and parts of the steering linkage can separate. That can cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain Xpeditor vehicles built between March 2, 2015, and September 22, 2016. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering linkage castle nuts as needed, and the repair is free of charge. Owners will be notified by mail, and the recall was expected to begin in November 2016.
If you have questions, contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 and reference recall number ACX-1604. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpeditor | 201520162017 |
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