Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V316000 Reported May 18, 2016

Wheel separation from rear axle

Q: What is recall 16V316000?

NHTSA recall 16V316000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on May 18, 2016. It addresses: Wheel separation from rear axle. The recall affects approximately 67 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Autocar, Llc · Suspension · 67 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V316000

Manufacturer Campaign

ACX-1602

Manufacturer

Autocar, Llc

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 2016

Completion Rate

74.63

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 xpeditor vehicles manufactured march 04, 2016, through april 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

Safety Consequence

If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2016. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is acx-1602.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V316000 or campaign ACX-1602.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V316000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V316000?

NHTSA recall 16V316000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on May 18, 2016. It addresses: Wheel separation from rear axle. The recall affects approximately 67 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V316000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1602. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.