2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR RECALL - #16V720000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR |
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| Manufacturer |
Autocar, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/2/2015 - 9/22/2016 |
| Recalled on |
10/7/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Autocar, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/18/2016 |
| # Affected |
2,375 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, SPINDLE
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2017 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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