9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Posted on: 2016-05-18
Description
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.
Consequence
If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on june 30, 2016. Owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1601.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. The recall is expected to begin on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2016-08-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 7, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-1601.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2016-10-07
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and authorized autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on november 18, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is mdtt-1602.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2017-01-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2016-08-15
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on october 7, 2016. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-1601.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2019-12-27
Description
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.
Consequence
Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on february 24, 2020. The recall began august 27, 2020. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2002.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #8 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-12-27
Description
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.
Consequence
Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will install a fuse box relay retainer, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on february 24, 2020. The recall began august 27, 2020. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2002.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Posted on: 2019-12-27
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the shift pad, free of charge. Autocar issued owners an interim notification on february 24, 2020. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 or 1-877-973-3486. Autocar's number for this recall is actt-2001.
Notes
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.