Component Description
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Autocar Industries, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150323
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150722
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
30
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170920
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Autocar Industries, LLC
Report Received Date
20170829
Record Creation Date
20170831
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence Summary
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.
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.