Autocar Xspotter recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 27, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autocar Industries, LLC recalls 2016–2019 Autocar Xspotter

Recall number

19V923000

Brand / firm

Autocar

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 156 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.