Recall 16V319000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE Defect in 2016-2017 AUTOCAR XPERT
RECALL This recall affects up to 43 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V319000 |
| Manufacturer | Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 43 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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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