Autocar Recall 14V200000: Steering, Column

NHTSA recall 14V200000 · announced April 23, 2014 · filed by Autocar Industries, Llc · 207 units affected

The problem

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.

The risk

A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Autocar Xpert
• 2013 Autocar Xpert
• 2014 Autocar Xpert

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.