Autocar Xspotter recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 7, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar Industries, LLC recalls 2015–2017 Autocar Xspotter, Xpert

Recall number

16V723000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,132 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.