Tie Rod may Loosen
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Units affected
- 30
- Recall opened
- Aug 29, 2017
- Owner notification
- Sep 20, 2017
- Manufacturer campaign
- MDTT-1701
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- AUTOCAR XPERT2016
- AUTOCAR XSPOTTER2016
Component / system
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk / consequence
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.
Source: NHTSA campaign 17V534000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.