CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tico Spotter B 6.7 trucks equipped with certain Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2024. Owners may contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly at the factory, which can cause the gear to fracture. A broken steering gear can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, an authorized dealer will inspect the steering gear serial number and replace the steering gear if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2024. You can also contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139 for more information.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website. Schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tico Spotter B 6.7 | 20222023 |
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