NHTSA Campaign 16V316000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Issued by Autocar, LLC · Reported May 18, 2016 · 67 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xpeditor 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 ACX-1602.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2016 67
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2017 67

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V316000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.