2016 Autocar Xpert and Autocar Xspotter recall: tie rod assembly
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall on August 29, 2017. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Aug 29, 2017
- owners notified
- Sep 20, 2017
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Autocar Industries 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 1‑877‑777‑5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.
Recall number 17V534000
Affected vehicles
- Autocar Xpert 2016 2016
- Autocar Xspotter 2016 2016
Questions about recall 17V534000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Autocar Xpert and Autocar Xspotter tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 17V534000, reported on August 29, 2017, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V534000?
Autocar Industries 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 1‑877‑777‑5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.
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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