The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V533000·Announced 2017-08-29

Autocar Recalls 2015-2016 Xpeditor Vehicles for Steering Defect

Autocar is recalling 85 Xpeditor vehicles because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing a complete loss of steering 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 linkage) that can cause a complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 Xpeditor vehicles equipped with specific Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The recall involves 85 vehicles where the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, which allows the tie rod to loosen.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. This defect poses a significant safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others on the road.

Autocar 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 1-888-218-3611 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
85

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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