The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V319000·Announced 2016-05-18

Autocar Recalls 2016-2017 Xpert and Xspotter Trucks for Rear Axle Defect

Autocar is recalling 43 model year 2016-2017 Xpert and Xspotter trucks because improperly bent tab lock washers may allow rear axle spindle nuts to loosen, potentially causing the wheel assembly to separate.

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 where the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling 43 model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured between March 4, 2016, and April 21, 2016. The recall addresses a defect 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, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 30, 2016.

Dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. 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 XSPOTTER, XPERT
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
43

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 (2)

  • XSPOTTER
  • XPERT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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