Recall
Autocar Xpeditor — 16V720000
NHTSA ID
16V720000
Make
Autocar
Model
Xpeditor
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-10-07
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
2,375
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ACX-1604
Summary
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.
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.