Autocar Industries, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Autocar Industries, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 7, 2016

(Campaign #: MDTT-1602)

Improperly Torqued Steering Linkage Castle Nuts

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V723000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,132

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60.97

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August 15, 2016

(Campaign #: ACTT-1601)

Steering Shaft Weld may Break Affecting Steering

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.

NHTSA ID: 16V599000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 294

Consequence Summary:

A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1601.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 56.68

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May 18, 2016

(Campaign #: MDTT-1601)

Wheel Separation from Rear Axle

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V319000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 43

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 66.67

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