2017 Autocar Xpert Recalls

All 2017 Autocar Xpert recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

May 18th, 2016
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Recall Date
May 18th, 2016
Units Effected
43
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V319000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MDTT-1601
Manufactured Begin Date: March 4th, 2016
Manufactured End Date: April 21st, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 30th, 2016

Defect 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 Summary:
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

Recall Comments

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