NHTSA recall 14V200000
Steering › Column
Autocar Xpert
Reported Apr 23, 2014207 vehicles affectedAutocar Industries, LLCMaker’s number M-1407Built Jul 11, 2011 – Mar 5, 2014
The defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.
The risk
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering column mounting, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1407.