2016 AUTOCAR XPERT Recalls (4)

Campaign:
15V281000 on 05/12/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
09/23/2013 - 04/21/2015
Affected:
41
Defect:
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 xpert and xspotter vehicles manufactured september 24, 2013, to april 22, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of autocar, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2015. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-765-589-5499 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-01.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
16V723000 on 10/06/2016
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
03/01/2015 - 09/21/2016
Affected:
1,132
Defect:
Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 xspotter and xpert vehicles manufactured march 2, 2015, to september 22, 2016. the castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
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.
Correction:
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the recall began on november 18, 2016. owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V534000 on 08/30/2017
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
03/22/2015 - 07/21/2015
Affected:
30
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V534000 on 08/30/2017
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
03/22/2015 - 07/21/2015
Affected:
30
Defect:
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.
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2016 AUTOCAR XPERT TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
SP 2-219-002
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service program instructions to replace charged air cooler piping. emailed to dealers and service centers as well as customer list that request all campaign communications.
Bulletin:
SP 3-873-005
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Autocar service program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the rh headlamp circuit in my 2014-2017 xperts
Bulletin:
SP 3-873-005
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Autocar service program repair instructions to install a diode harness in the rh headlamp circuit in my 2014-2017 xperts

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