Autocar Recall 16V852000: Hybrid Propulsion System
NHTSA recall 16V852000 · announced November 28, 2016 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 107 units affected
The problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.
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 Xpeditor
- 2013 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2014 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2015 Autocar Xpeditor
- 2016 Autocar Xpeditor
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.