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2015-2017 Autocar Xpeditor recall: linkages

Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on October 7, 2016. It covers about 2,375 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,375
reported
Oct 7, 2016
owners notified
Nov 18, 2016

Steering: linkages

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 16V720000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V720000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Autocar Xpeditor linkages?

Yes. Recall 16V720000, reported on October 7, 2016, covers about 2,375 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V720000?

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.

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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