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NHTSARecalled Oct 7, 2016 · #16V720000

Improperly Torqued Steering Linkage Castle Nuts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly. If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Improperly Torqued Steering Linkage Castle Nuts
  • 2015-2017 Xpeditor
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Xpeditor
UPCs

What you should do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering linkage castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1604.

View the official CPSC notice