The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V316000·Announced 2016-05-18

Autocar Recalls 2016-2017 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Rear Axle Defect

Autocar is recalling 67 Xpeditor vehicles because improperly bent tab lock washers may allow rear axle spindle nuts to loosen, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle spindle nut) that could lead to wheel separation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between March 4, 2016, and April 21, 2016. The recall involves 67 vehicles where the tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy the 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
67

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)

  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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