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NHTSARecalled Aug 15, 2016 · #16V599000

Steering Shaft Weld may Break Affecting Steering

Hazard

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Description

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability. A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Shaft Weld may Break Affecting Steering
  • 2016-2017 Xspotter
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Xspotter
UPCs

What you should do

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. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1601.

View the official CPSC notice