The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V354000·Announced 2023-05-18

Tico Spotter B 6.7 Trucks Recalled for Steering Gear Fracture Risk

Terminal Investment Corporation is recalling 2022-2023 Tico Spotter B 6.7 trucks because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control.

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 (steering gear fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tico Spotter B 6.7 trucks equipped with specific Sheppard Steering Gears. The recall involves 570 vehicles.

The steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the serial numbers and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 15, 2024. Owners may contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TICO SPOTTER B 6.7
Brand
TICO
Manufacturer
Terminal Investment Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
570

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)

  • SPOTTER B 6.7

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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