3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Posted on: 2016-05-18
Description
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 auto xspotter and 2017 autocar xpert vehicles manufactured march 04, 2016, through april 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
Consequence
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2016. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1601.
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.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The recall is expected to begin on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.