Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V533000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V533000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting 2017 xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles Includes 85 affected units, Tie Rod may Loosen, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2017 xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2017. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1703.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V533000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-08-29T00:00:00
Subject: Tie rod may loosen
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 85

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ACX-1703
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2017 xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence Summary: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2017. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1703.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.18

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NHTSA ID: 17V533000
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Created At: 1742808662
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