Autocar Xspotter (2017) – 17V049000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

AUTOCAR

Model Of Vehicle

XSPOTTER

Year

2017

Recall Campaign Number

17V049000

Component Description

Interior Lighting

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Autocar Industries, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20150714

End Of Manufacture

20161207

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

29

Date Owners Notified

20170310

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Autocar Industries, Llc

Date Report Received

20170123

Make Campaign Number

ACTT-1701

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

101