Steering Shaft Weld may Break Affecting Steering
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Units affected
- 294
- Recall opened
- Aug 15, 2016
- Owner notification
- Oct 7, 2016
- Manufacturer campaign
- ACTT-1601
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- AUTOCAR XSPOTTER2016–2017
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / consequence
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Source: NHTSA campaign 16V599000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.