AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 2016: INTERIOR LIGHTING
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
