NHTSARecalled Oct 7, 2016 · #16V720000
Improperly Torqued Steering Linkage Castle Nuts
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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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.