NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Autocar Xspotter Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Autocar Xspotter has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Autocar Xspotter. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Autocar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Autocar Xspotter. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Insufficient Volume in Air Tank/FMVSS 121
NHTSA #25V449000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Reservoir/Tank · NHTSA notice
Reported July 3, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 49 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2503 ACTT-2503
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 consequence
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.
Incorrect Tire Inflation Label/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #25V451000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported July 3, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 195 vehicles
Repair completion: 0.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACTT-2504 · Owners notified August 29, 2025
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 consequence
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.
Misrouted Alternator Ground Cable May Start Fire
NHTSA #25V258000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2025 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 224 vehicles
Repair completion: 12.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACTT-2502 · Owners notified June 13, 2025 · Vehicles built February 22, 2023 – July 12, 2024 (per NHTSA)
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 consequence
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Speed Governor Limit Can Be Circumvented/FMVSS 136
NHTSA #24V819000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported December 9, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 104 vehicles
Repair completion: 5.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACTT-2402 · Owners notified July 30, 2025
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 consequence
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
NHTSA #24V080000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported April 5, 2024 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 37 vehicles
Repair completion: 10.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2401, ACTT-2401 · Owners notified April 4, 2024
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 consequence
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Improperly Secured Fuel Tank Mounting Straps
NHTSA #23V442000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 2023 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,671 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACTT-2302 · Owners notified August 21, 2023
Defect description
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.
Safety consequence
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
NHTSA #22V475000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported July 1, 2022 · Autocar, LLC
Potentially affected: 653 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.93% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Autocar campaign ACX-2204 DC-2202 · Owners notified August 29, 2022
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 consequence
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other Autocar Xspotter model years
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