Vehicle recall 16V599000 · August 15, 2016

2016-2017 Autocar Xspotter

The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.

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 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.
Consequence: A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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: 16V599000
Reported to NHTSA: August 15, 2016
Filed by: Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer campaign: ACTT-1601
Owner notification: October 7, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 294
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 16V599000 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 Xspotter (2016-2017): 2017, 2016

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