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2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER Safety Overview

The 2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Service brakes, air:supply:reservoir/tank
  • Equipment:other:labels
  • Parking brake

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for AUTOCAR XSPOTTER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 25V449000

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2022 ACTT (Xspotter) and ACX (Xpeditor) vehicles.

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

NHTSA Recall 25V449000: Insufficient air volume can reduce brake function, extending the distance... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/3/2025
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 25V451000

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2025 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles.

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

NHTSA Recall 25V451000: Incorrect tire inflation information can result in under inflated tires... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/3/2025
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 23V023000

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Xpert, 2010-2020 Xspotter, 2008-2020 Xpedit...

The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 23V023000: The unexpected release of the parking brake may allow the vehicle to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/23/2023
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 19V922000

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Xspotter vehicles.

Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 19V922000: Headlights failing can cause reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/27/2019
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 19V923000

Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Xspotter vehicles.

If the shift pad display fails, the operator will not know the transmission range or sequence information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V923000: If the shift pad display fails, the operator will not know the transmission... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/27/2019
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 17V534000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar Industries) is recalling certain 2016 Xpert, and Xspotter vehicl...

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.

NHTSA Recall 17V534000: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/29/2017
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 17V049000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles.

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.

NHTSA Recall 17V049000: Without a switch to adjust the dash illumination brightness, the dash... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/23/2017
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 16V723000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Xspotter and Xpert ve...

If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear and the steering linkage assembly components could separate, resulting in the loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V723000: If the castle nuts were not properly tightened, the cotter pin could shear... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/7/2016
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 16V599000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Xspotter vehicles man...

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

NHTSA Recall 16V599000: A loss of steering ability increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/15/2016
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 16V319000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Auto Xspotter and 201...

If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V319000: If the spindle nuts loosen, the wheel assembly may separate from the rear... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/18/2016
2016 AUTOCAR XSPOTTER 15V281000

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Xpert and XSpotter ve...

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an increased risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 15V281000: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be is an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/13/2015

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.