Autocar Industries, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V319000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V319000 by Autocar Industries, Llc. Affecting model year 2016-2017 auto xspotter and 2017 autocar xpert vehicles manufactured march 04, 2016, through april 21, 2016 Includes 43 affected units, Wheel Separation from Rear Axle, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 auto xspotter and 2017 autocar xpert vehicles manufactured march 04, 2016, through april 21, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V319000
Report Received Date: 2016-05-18T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel separation from rear axle
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MDTT-1601
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.67

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NHTSA ID: 16V319000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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