CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- Problem
- Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert 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 authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-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.
What this recall means for you
The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly. If they were not, the cotter pin can shear and steering linkage components can separate, which could cause a loss of steering and raise the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will fix the affected vehicles at no charge, and the manufacturer will notify owners. Owners can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611, referencing recall number MDTT-1602. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Autocar Xpert | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xspotter | 201520162017 |