Autocar Xpeditor (2012-2016): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 16V852000 · Nov 28, 2016 · Autocar, LLC
107
vehicles affected
107
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V852000
- Date
- Nov 28, 2016
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 107
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured September 6, 2011, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have hybrid power drive unit cradle mounting bolts that may not have been properly tightened.
What can happen
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V852000?
1 model: Autocar Xpeditor (2012-2016), about 107 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V852000?
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number is ACX-1605.
What can happen?
Improperly torqued mounting bolts may loosen and the power drive unit and drive shaft could detach, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.