Vehicle recall 14V200000 · April 23, 2014

2012-2014 Autocar Xpert

The bolts that secure the steering column mounting bracket could be below the required torque and possibly cause the steering column to come loose.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: A loose steering column may make it difficult to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 14V200000
Reported to NHTSA: April 23, 2014
Filed by: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: M-1407
Owner notification: June 20, 2014
Vehicles potentially affected: 207
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 14V200000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Autocar Xpert (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012

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