Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V720000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V720000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2017 xpeditor vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016 Includes 2,375 affected units, Improperly Torqued Steering Linkage Castle Nuts, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2017 xpeditor vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V720000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued steering linkage castle nuts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,375

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ACX-1604
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 82.86

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NHTSA ID: 16V720000
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