Interior lightingRecall 17V-049 · 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter
Autocar Industries, LLC recall 17V-049 covers 29 2016–2017 Autocar Xspotter for a interior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk
Without a switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness, the dash lights may be too dim or too bright with either condition increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will install a dimmer switch to adjust dash illumination, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1701.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 14, 2015 to December 7, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.