Autocar Xpeditor (2015-2016): Steering
Recall 17V533000 · Aug 29, 2017 · Autocar, LLC
85
vehicles affected
85
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V533000
- Date
- Aug 29, 2017
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 85
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2017 Xpeditor vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What can happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1703.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V533000?
1 model: Autocar Xpeditor (2015-2016), about 85 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V533000?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1703.
What can happen?
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering 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.