Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V534000 Reported August 29, 2017

Tie rod may loosen

Q: What is recall 17V534000?

NHTSA recall 17V534000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on August 29, 2017. It addresses: Tie rod may loosen. The recall affects approximately 30 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.

Autocar Industries, Llc · N/A · 30 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V534000

Manufacturer Campaign

MDTT-1701

Manufacturer

Autocar Industries, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 29, 2017

Completion Rate

17.24

Defect Summary

Autocar industries, llc (autocar industries) is recalling certain 2016 xpert, and xspotter 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

Autocar industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on september 20, 2017. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360. autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1701.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V534000 or campaign MDTT-1701.
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 17V534000

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

What is recall 17V534000?

NHTSA recall 17V534000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on August 29, 2017. It addresses: Tie rod may loosen. The recall affects approximately 30 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V534000 or the manufacturer campaign number MDTT-1701. 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.