2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake system components, lighting failures, and incorrect tire information due to recall campaigns.
Seven recalls have been issued affecting various systems including brakes, lighting, transmission indicators, and labeling. These recalls address defects that present safety risks such as brake failure, unexpected parking brake release, headlight outages, and misleading tire inflation labels.
Recalls- Tire inflation label. Recall 25V451000 affects 195 vehicles due to incorrect tire inflation information, violating FMVSS 110. Incorrect labels can cause under inflated tires increasing crash risk. Corrected labels will be mailed free of charge.
- Brake air reservoir. Recall 25V449000 affects 49 vehicles with insufficient air volume in air tanks, reducing brake function and increasing stopping distance per FMVSS 121. Dealers will inspect and add or replace air tanks free of charge; owners will be notified when parts are available.
- Parking brake valve. Recall 23V023000 covers 11,353 vehicles where a worn parking brake control valve leaks air, causing unexpected brake release and potential rollaway. Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting free of charge.
- Transmission shift pad. Recall 19V923000 applies to 156 vehicles where the shift pad may fail to display gear position, violating FMVSS 102. This defect increases crash risk as operators cannot verify transmission range. Dealers will relocate the shift pad at no cost.
- Headlight relay. Recall 19V922000 affecting 3,448 vehicles involves a relay disconnection causing headlights to shut off, reducing visibility and crash risk. Dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer free of charge. This recall also covers the electrical system under the same number.
- Brake pedal mounting. Recall 18V558000 affects 297 vehicles due to improper welding of the brake pedal mounting plate, possibly leading to brake pedal disconnection and inability to apply brakes. Dealers will replace the mounting plate free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety issues may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney or consumer protection resource can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
15498
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
297 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes disconnected, the brakes may not be able to be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.