The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V442000·Announced 2023-06-23

Autocar Recalls 2022-2023 Xspotter Vehicles Due to Fuel Tank Strap Issue

Autocar is recalling 2,671 2022-2023 Xspotter vehicles because fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured, 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 (fuel tank mounting) that can lead to component separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The recall involves 2,671 units where the fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.

An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and secure or replace the fuel tank mounting straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,671

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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