The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V558000·Announced 2018-08-23

Autocar Recalls 2018-2019 Xspotter Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Welding Defect

Autocar is recalling 297 Xspotter vehicles from 2018-2019 because an incorrectly welded brake pedal mounting plate could cause the pedal to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a loss of braking capability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xspotter vehicles. The recall involves 297 units where the brake pedal mounting plate may be incorrectly welded. This defect could result in the brake pedal disconnecting from the vehicle's structure.

If the brake pedal becomes disconnected, the driver may be unable to apply the brakes, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the service brakes, specifically the hydraulic pedals and linkages.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal floor mounting plate free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1801. 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.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
297

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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