2016 Autocar Xpert & 2016 Autocar Xspotter recall: steering
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The 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.
🔧 The fix
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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V534000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MDTT-1701
- Manufacturer
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 30
- Component
- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-877-777-5360
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 20, 2017
- Built
- Mar 23, 2015 – Jul 22, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.