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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V319000

2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xspotter — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle

Published May 18, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V319000, published May 18, 2016. Recalling firm: Autocar Industries, LLC; 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xspotter — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUTOCAR
Model
XPERT
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Lot
2017 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER | 2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xspotter — Suspension: rear: axle: spindle recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V319000 on May 18, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: XPERT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)