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Model-level recall history

Autocar XSPOTTER recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 2010 through 2025. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

89NHTSA recall records
19unique campaigns
16model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

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Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Equipment: Other: Labels14 records across 1 unique campaign
Parking brake11 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, air: Supply: Reservoir/tank11 records across 1 unique campaign
Engine and engine cooling: Engine8 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electrical system6 records across 1 unique campaign
Exterior lighting: Headlights6 records across 1 unique campaign
Power train: Automatic transmission: Gear position indication (prndl)4 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering4 records across 3 unique campaigns
Electrical system: Software3 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Linkages3 records across 1 unique campaign
Vehicle speed control3 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Alternator/generator/regulator2 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Wiring2 records across 1 unique campaign
Fuel system, diesel: Storage: Tank assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Interior lighting2 records across 1 unique campaign
Service brakes, hydraulic: Pedals and linkages2 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Column2 records across 1 unique campaign
Suspension: Rear: Axle: Spindle2 records across 1 unique campaign
Fuel system, diesel1 records across 1 unique campaign
Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Autocar XSPOTTER campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

25V44900007/03/2025

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles. The air tanks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace or add additional air tanks as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available, anticipated late-June 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.

25V45100007/03/2025

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The tire inflation information label is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2504.

25V25800004/17/2025

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The alternator ground cable may be misrouted and contact the alternator positive stud, damaging the cable.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2502.

24V81900012/09/2024

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. A software error may allow the vehicle to exceed the speed governor limit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Driving at speeds greater than 33 mph can result in a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2402.

24V08000004/05/2024

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023 ACX (Xpeditor) and ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACX-2401 and ACTT-2401.

23V44200006/23/2023

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the fuel tank mounting straps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2302.

23V02300001/23/2023

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpeditor, 2008-2010 WXLL and WX vehicles. A worn parking brake control valve can leak air into the vent line, creating excessive back pressure and causing the parking brake to release unexpectedly.

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will remove the vent line and fitting from the valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2023. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2023 ACTT-2301.

22V47500007/01/2022

Autocar, LLC. (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Legend, Xpeditor, and Xspotter trucks equipped with Sheppard Steering Gears. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly,which can cause the gear to fracture.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers with inspect and replace the steering gear, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 29, 2022. Owners can contact Autocar's customer service at 765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is ACX-2204 DC-2202.

19V92200012/27/2019

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.

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

19V92300012/27/2019

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."

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

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.

Remedy

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.

18V55800008/23/2018

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Autocar Xspotter vehicles. The brake pedal mounting plate may be incorrectly welded, possibly resulting in the brake pedal disconnecting.

Model years in this history: 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the brake pedal becomes disconnected, the brakes may not be able to be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal floor mounting plate, free of charge. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1801.

17V53400008/29/2017

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Model years in this history: 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.

17V04900001/23/2017

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."

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

16V72300010/07/2016

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert vehicles manufactured March 2, 2015, to September 22, 2016. The castle nuts on the steering linkage assembly may not have been tightened properly.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016, 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and authorized Autocar service repair facilities will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1602.

16V59900008/15/2016

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles manufactured August 3, 2015, to April 21, 2016. The steering column shaft weld may break causing a separation of the steering wheel from the steering system, creating a loss of steering ability.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering columns and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-1601.

16V31900005/18/2016

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 2017 Autocar Xpert vehicles manufactured March 04, 2016, through April 21, 2016. The tab lock washers on the rear axle wheel ends may not have been properly bent over the outer spindle nut during assembly.

Model years in this history: 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tab lock washers and remedy tabs where needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1601.

15V28100005/13/2015

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter vehicles manufactured September 24, 2013, to April 22, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.

Model years in this history: 2016, 2015, 2014

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Autocar, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-589-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-01.

14V51200008/20/2014

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015 Xspotter heavy duty trucks manufactured May 23, 2014, to June 13, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Model years in this history: 2015

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners for Autocar, and Cummins service centers will replace the fuel filter, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1409.

14V13100003/19/2014

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Xspotter vehicles manufactured November 23, 2009, through October 21, 2013, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Model years in this history: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Autocar's number for this recall is T-1403.

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