AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2016: INTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V049000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-10 2017-01-23 2017-01-27

Production Dates: 2015-07-14 - 2016-12-07

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar Industries, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ACTT-1701

Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101

Summary

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."

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.