Autocar Industries, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V723000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V723000 by Autocar Industries, Llc. Affecting model year 2015-2017 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016 Includes 1,132 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 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V723000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-10-07T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued steering linkage castle nuts
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 1,132

Details

MFR Campaign Number: MDTT-1602
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.97

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NHTSA ID: 16V723000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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