01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Autocar Xspotter recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V451000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 3, 2025
- Potential units
- 195campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The tire inflation information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2504.
Owner notification: August 29, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
NHTSA 25V449000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- July 3, 2025
- Potential units
- 49campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".
Why it matters: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
NHTSA 23V023000
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Report received
- January 23, 2023
- Potential units
- 11,353campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Why it matters: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.
Owner notification: March 23, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
NHTSA 19V922000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 27, 2019
- Potential units
- 3,448campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles. The headlamp relay may disconnect from the fuse box, causing the headlights to shut off.
Why it matters: Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on February 24, 2020. The recall began August 27, 2020. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2002.
Owner notification: August 27, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Autocar, LLC
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