AUTOCAR 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER vehicles due to interior lighting issues. 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.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026