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Vehicle recall 17V049000 · January 23, 2017

2016-2017 Autocar Xspotter

These vehicles were manufactured without a dimmer switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
17V049000
Reported to NHTSA
January 23, 2017
Filed by
Autocar Industries, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
ACTT-1701
Owner notification
March 10, 2017
Vehicles potentially affected
29
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Interior lighting
Recall 17V049000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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