2017 AUTOCAR XPERT
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 3 TSBs
16V723000 Oct 7, 2016
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.
16V319000 May 18, 2016
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT
3 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
SP 3-873-005
Nov 3, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the RH headlamp circuit in MY 2014-2017 Xperts
AUTOCAR XPERT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR XPERT across all model years (2012–2017).
32
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths