Autocar Xspotter (Autocar) – shift pad failure (2019)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
Brand
AUTOCAR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain 2018 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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