Autocar Recall 16V319000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Spindle

NHTSA recall 16V319000 · announced May 18, 2016 · filed by Autocar Industries, Llc · 43 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to 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.

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

• 2017 Autocar Xpert
• 2016 Autocar Xspotter
• 2017 Autocar Xspotter

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