Autocar Recalls 2015-2020 Xspotter Vehicles for Headlight Relay Defect
Autocar is recalling 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles because the headlamp relay may disconnect, causing headlights to shut off and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (headlamp relay disconnect) that causes loss of headlights, significantly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles due to a defect in the headlamp relay. The relay may disconnect from the fuse box, which can cause the headlights to shut off. This failure reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 3,448 vehicles. Autocar issued an interim notification to owners on February 24, 2020, and the official recall began on August 27, 2020. Dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer free of charge to correct the issue.
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. 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, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 3,448
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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