NHTSA Recall 23V354000
Filed by Terminal Investment Corporation. Component: Steering. Reported 2023-05-18. An estimated 570 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tico Spotter B 6.7 trucks equipped with certain Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2024. Owners may contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139.
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.nhtsa.gov.