NHTSA Recall 17V049000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V049000; Date: Jan. 23, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Autocar Xspotter; 2017 Autocar Xspotter
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 29
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 2017
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