Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 18V-558 · 2018–2019 Autocar Xspotter

Autocar Industries, LLC recall 18V-558 covers 297 2018–2019 Autocar Xspotter for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.

64%
Vehicles repaired189 of 297 · 2020 Q1
Vehicles affected2971 model
ReportedAug 23, 2018Owners notified Oct 15, 2018
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 18V558000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xspotter vehicles. The brake pedal mounting plate may be incorrectly welded, possibly resulting in the brake pedal disconnecting.

The risk

If the brake pedal becomes disconnected, the brakes may not be able to be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal floor mounting plate, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1801.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

64%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2018 Q42020 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 19, 2018 to June 27, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.