Recall
Autocar Xpert — 16V319000
NHTSA ID
16V319000
Make
Autocar
Model
Xpert
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-05-18
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Units Affected
43
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MDTT-1601
Summary
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.
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.