Autocar Xpeditor: Steering — linkages

Affects Autocar Xpeditor · 2015–2017 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering linkage castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-1604.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational