Autocar Xspotter recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 15, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar Industries, LLC recalls 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter

Recall number

16V599000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 294 units

Why it was recalled

A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1601.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.