The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V258000·Announced 2025-04-17

Autocar Recalls 2023-2024 Xspotter Vehicles Due to Wiring Fire Risk

Autocar is recalling 2023-2024 Xspotter vehicles because a misrouted alternator ground cable may contact the positive stud, causing damage and increasing the risk of a fire.

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 fire due to a wiring defect, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. The source text does not report any injuries or deaths, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the alternator ground cable may be misrouted. This misrouting can cause the cable to contact the alternator positive stud, which may damage the cable.

A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or property damage associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2502.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
224

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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