Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V049000 Reported January 23, 2017

Interior lighting adjustment switch missing

Q: What is recall 17V049000?

NHTSA recall 17V049000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on January 23, 2017. It addresses: Interior lighting adjustment switch missing. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Autocar Industries, Llc · N/A · 29 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V049000

Manufacturer Campaign

ACTT-1701

Manufacturer

Autocar Industries, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 23, 2017

Completion Rate

51.72

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V049000 or campaign ACTT-1701.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V049000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V049000?

NHTSA recall 17V049000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on January 23, 2017. It addresses: Interior lighting adjustment switch missing. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V049000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACTT-1701. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.