The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V049000·Announced 2017-01-23

Autocar Recalls 2016-2017 Xspotter Vehicles for Missing Dash Dimmer Switch

Autocar is recalling 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles because they lack a dimmer switch for dash illumination, which may increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Without a switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness, the dash lights may be too dim or too bright. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a dimmer switch to adjust dash illumination free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1701. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XSPOTTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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