Steering: columnRecall 16V-599 · 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter
Autocar Industries, LLC recall 16V-599 covers 294 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V599000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 3, 2015 to April 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.