NHTSA Recall 16V723000: Linkages (steering)
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,132 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Autocar Xpert.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V723000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | MDTT-1602 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES |
| Report received | October 7, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 18, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Safety risk
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 authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V723000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.