Recall 16V720000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2015-2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,375 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V720000 |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,375 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering linkage castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1604.
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