Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V720000 Reported October 7, 2016

Improperly torqued steering linkage castle nuts

Autocar, Llc · Steering · 2,375 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V720000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACX-1604
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
2,375
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 7, 2016
Completion Rate
82.86

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V720000 or campaign ACX-1604.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V720000

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

What is recall 16V720000?

NHTSA recall 16V720000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on October 7, 2016. It addresses: Improperly torqued steering linkage castle nuts. The recall affects approximately 2,375 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V720000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACX-1604. 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.