Axle: spindleRecall 16V-316 · 2016–2017 Autocar Xpeditor
Autocar, LLC recall 16V-316 covers 67 2016–2017 Autocar Xpeditor for a axle: spindle problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V316000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 4, 2016 to April 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.