Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V525000 Reported August 29, 2017

Tie rod may loosen

Q: What is recall 17V525000?

NHTSA recall 17V525000 was issued by Battle Motors, Inc. on August 29, 2017. It addresses: Tie rod may loosen. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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.

Battle Motors, Inc. · N/A · 61 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V525000

Manufacturer Campaign

17E041

Manufacturer

Battle Motors, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 29, 2017

Defect Summary

Crane carrier company (crane carrier) is recalling certain 2015-2016 let2 vehicles, equipped with certain dana spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Safety Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Crane carrier will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 27, 2017. owners may contact crane carrier customer service at 1-918-286-2300. crane carrier's number for this recall is 17e041.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V525000 or campaign 17E041.
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 17V525000

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

What is recall 17V525000?

NHTSA recall 17V525000 was issued by Battle Motors, Inc. on August 29, 2017. It addresses: Tie rod may loosen. The recall affects approximately 61 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Battle Motors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V525000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17E041. 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.