Autocar Industries, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Autocar Industries, LLC in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 29, 2017

(Campaign #: MDTT-1701)

Tie Rod may Loosen

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicles, equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

NHTSA ID: 17V534000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 30

Consequence Summary:

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Autocar Industries will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-877-777-5360. Autocar's number for this recall is MDTT-1701.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 17.24

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January 23, 2017

(Campaign #: ACTT-1701)

Interior Lighting Adjustment Switch Missing

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."

NHTSA ID: 17V049000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 51.72

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