2017 Autocar Xspotter Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V599000
Manufacturer: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACTT-1601
Manufactured Begin Date: August 3rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: April 21st, 2016

Defect 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 Summary:
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-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.

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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.