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Vehicle recall 16V720000 · October 7, 2016

2015-2017 Autocar Xpeditor

The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.

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

Summary
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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
16V720000
Reported to NHTSA
October 7, 2016
Filed by
Autocar, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
ACX-1604
Owner notification
November 18, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
2,375
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages
Recall 16V720000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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