NHTSA Recall 14V200000
Filed by Autocar Industries, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2014-04-23. An estimated 207 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: M-1407
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.