Recall 17V049000

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Report Date
20170123
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Affected Vehicles
2 models

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) number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER
2017 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.