NHTSA recall 16V599000
Steering › Column
Autocar Xspotter
Reported Aug 15, 2016294 vehicles affectedAutocar Industries, LLCMaker’s number ACTT-1601Built Aug 3, 2015 – Apr 21, 2016
The 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.
The risk
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.