Autocar Xpeditor recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar, LLC recalls 2012–2016 Autocar Xpeditor

Recall number

16V852000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 107 units

Why it was recalled

Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.

What to do

The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.