Recall
Autocar Xspotter — 16V599000
NHTSA ID
16V599000
Make
Autocar
Model
Xspotter
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-08-15
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Units Affected
294
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
ACTT-1601
Summary
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.
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.