Autocar Recalls 2023-2025 Xspotter Vehicles for Speed Governor Software Error
Autocar is recalling 2023-2025 Xspotter vehicles because a software error may allow them to exceed the speed governor limit, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The recall addresses a software error that may allow the vehicle to exceed the speed governor limit. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Driving at speeds greater than 33 mph can result in a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2025. 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 — Heavy Vehicles
- Affected units
- 104
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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