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SevereNHTSA·14V200000·Announced 2014-04-23

Autocar Recalls 2012-2014 Xpert Vehicles for Steering Column Defect

Autocar is recalling 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles because steering column bolts may be under-torqued, risking the column coming loose and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering column) that could cause loss of steering control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured between July 11, 2011, and March 5, 2014. The recall involves 207 vehicles where the bolts securing the steering column mounting bracket may be below the required torque. This defect could cause the steering column to come loose.

A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting free of charge. The recall began in June 2014.

Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499 for more information. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407. 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.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPERT
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
207

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XPERT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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