AUTOCAR 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 AUTOCAR XPERT
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain 2017 AUTOCAR XPERT vehicles due to suspension:rear:axle:spindle issues. If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 MDTT-1601.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026