Recalls for your 2019 Autocar Xspotter

Recalls for 2019 Autocar Xspotter

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DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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.