Recall 16V599000 — STEERING:COLUMN Defect in 2016-2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
RECALL This recall affects up to 294 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V599000 |
| Manufacturer | Autocar Industries, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 294 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.
Safety Consequence
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1601.
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