Model year record

2023 AUTOCAR Xspotter

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V451000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
195
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-03
Owners notified
2025-08-29

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V449000

Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank

Component
Service brakes, air: supply: reservoir/tank
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
49
Reported to NHTSA
2025-07-03

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 Systems."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 September 2026. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's numbers for this recall are ACTT-2503 and ACX-2503.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V258000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
224
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-17
Owners notified
2025-06-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V819000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
104
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-09
Owners notified
2025-07-30

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V080000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
37
Reported to NHTSA
2024-04-05
Owners notified
2024-04-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V442000

Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,671
Reported to NHTSA
2023-06-23
Owners notified
2023-08-21

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V475000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Autocar, LLC
Vehicles affected
653
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-01
Owners notified
2022-08-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.