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NHTSARecalled May 18, 2016 · #16V319000

Wheel Separation from Rear Axle

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Wheel Separation from Rear Axle
  • 2017 Autocar Xpert
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Auto, 2017 Autocar
UPCs

What you should do

Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy 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. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1601.

View the official CPSC notice