2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER has zero complaints and ten recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety-related components that require recall repairs, although no direct complaints have been submitted.
The recalls for the 2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER involve multiple systems including braking, steering, lighting, suspension, transmission, and labeling.
Recalls- Tire inflation labels. Recall 25V451000 affects 195 vehicles with incorrect tire inflation information on labels. Incorrect labels increase the risk of underinflated tires and crashes. Autocar will mail corrected labels free of charge.
- Air brake tanks. Recall 25V449000 affects 49 vehicles due to air tanks having insufficient volume for the brake system. Reduced brake function can extend stopping distance and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace or add tanks as necessary at no cost.
- Parking brake valve. Recall 23V023000 impacts 11,353 vehicles with a worn parking brake control valve that can cause unexpected brake release and vehicle rollaway. Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve free of charge.
- Transmission shift pad. Recall 19V923000 covers 156 vehicles where the shift pad may fail to display gear position, increasing crash risk. Dealers will relocate the shift pad at no cost to owners.
- Headlight relay. Recall 19V922000 involves 3,448 vehicles with the headlamp relay potentially disconnecting, causing headlights to shut off and reducing visibility. Dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer free of charge.
- Steering column shaft. Recall 16V599000 affects 294 vehicles where the steering column shaft weld may break, causing loss of steering ability and heightened crash risk. Inspections and replacements will be done free of charge.
- Steering linkage nuts. Recall 16V723000 impacts 1,132 vehicles due to improperly tightened castle nuts on steering linkages. Separation of components can cause steering loss. Dealers will repair vehicles at no cost.
- Rear axle spindle tab locks. Recall 16V319000 includes 43 vehicles with tab lock washers that may not be properly bent, risking wheel separation from the axle. Dealers will inspect and fix washers free of charge.
- Dashboard illumination dimmer. Recall 17V049000 involves 29 vehicles missing a dash illumination dimmer switch. Without adjustment, dash lights may be too dim or bright, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install dimmer switches free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify available protections.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Summary
2017
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
16699
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
49 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
195 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The tire inflation information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
11353 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.
Risk: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
3448 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles. The headlamp relay may disconnect from the fuse box, causing the headlights to shut off.
Risk: Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
156 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Xspotter vehicles. Due to the placement of the shift pad, the shift pad may fail, and not display the transmission range or sequence. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: If the shift pad display fails, the operator will not know the transmission range or sequence information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
29 vehicles affected
INTERIOR LIGHTING
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."
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.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
1132 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.
Risk: If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
294 vehicles affected
STEERING:COLUMN
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.
Risk: A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
43 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.
Risk: If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.