The defect
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 ACTT Xspotter vehicles. The fuel tank mounting straps may not be properly secured.
The risk
An improperly secured fuel tank can separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xspotter | 2022, 2023 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autocar Xspotter | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Autocar Xspotter | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
Other fuel system, diesel recalls in 2023
7 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the fuel system, diesel; Autocar, LLC filed 95 campaigns in all.
| 23V653000 27 Sept 2023 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 23V617000 5 Sept 2023 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 23V532000 31 Jul 2023 | Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. |
| 23V535000 31 Jul 2023 | Autocar, LLC |
| 23V263000 13 Apr 2023 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 23V047000 2 Feb 2023 | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023