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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V723000

2015 Autocar Xspotter | 2016 Autocar Xpert | 2017 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2015 Autocar Xpert — Steering: linkages

Published October 7, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 7, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V723000, published October 7, 2016. Recalling firm: Autocar Industries, LLC; 2015 Autocar Xspotter | 2016 Autocar Xpert | 2017 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2015 Autocar Xpert — Steering: linkages.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
AUTOCAR
Model
XSPOTTER
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Lot
2015 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER | 2016 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER | 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER | 2015 AUTOCAR XPERT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Autocar Xspotter | 2016 Autocar Xpert | 2017 Autocar Xspotter | 2017 Autocar Xpert | 2016 Autocar Xspotter | 2015 Autocar Xpert — Steering: linkages recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V723000 on October 7, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)