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2016-2017 Autocar Xpert and Autocar Xspotter recall: spindle

Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall on May 18, 2016. It covers about 43 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43
reported
May 18, 2016
owners notified
Jun 30, 2016

Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 16V319000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V319000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Autocar Xpert and Autocar Xspotter spindle?

Yes. Recall 16V319000, reported on May 18, 2016, covers about 43 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V319000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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