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SevereNHTSA·16V599000·Announced 2016-08-15

Autocar Recalls 2016-2017 Xspotter Vehicles for Steering Column Defect

Autocar is recalling 294 model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles because a steering column shaft weld may break, causing a loss of steering ability 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 separation) that creates a loss of steering ability, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured between August 3, 2015, and April 21, 2016. The recall involves 294 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the steering column shaft weld, which may break. This breakage can cause the steering wheel to separate from the steering system, resulting in a loss of steering ability. A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
294

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)

  • XSPOTTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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