2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
11 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs
25V451000 Jul 3, 2025
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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."
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.
25V449000 Jul 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Defect Description
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 Syst... Read more
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... Read more
23V023000 Jan 23, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
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.
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.
19V922000 Dec 27, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
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... Read more
19V923000 Dec 27, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
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) ... Read more
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.
17V534000 Aug 29, 2017
STEERING
Defect Description
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.
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 MDT... Read more
17V049000 Jan 23, 2017
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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) num... Read more
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.
16V723000 Oct 7, 2016
STEERING:LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
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.
16V599000 Aug 15, 2016
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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.
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.
16V319000 May 18, 2016
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
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.
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.
15V281000 May 13, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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 a... Read more
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 cran... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SP 8-600-004
Dec 21, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB work instructions to enhance blower motor speed on MY 2010-2018 Xspotter HVAC system.
SP 2-230-004
Jul 10, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Autocar Service Program repair instructions to reprogram engine ECM clutch pedal position parameter
SP 2-219-003
Aug 26, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE CHARGED AIR COOLER PIPING. EMAILED TO DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS AS WELL AS CUSTOMER LIST THAT REQUESTS ALL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS.
SP 2-219-004
Aug 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS TO REPLACE CHARGED AIR COOLER PIPING. EMAILED TO DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS AS WELL AS CUSTOMER LIST THAT REQUESTS ALL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATIONS.
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the AUTOCAR XSPOTTER across all model years (2010–2025).
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