The defect
Terminal Investment Corporation (TICO) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tico Spotter B 6.7 trucks equipped with certain Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gear may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial numbers, and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 15, 2024. Owners may contact TICO customer service at 1-843-536-8139.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tico Spotter B 6.7 | 2022, 2023 |
Components: STEERING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tico Spotter B 6.7 | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Tico Spotter B 6.7 | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other steering recalls in 2023
49 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the steering; Terminal Investment Corporation filed 3 campaigns in all.
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| 23V882000 21 Dec 2023 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 23V847000 15 Dec 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023