Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V558000 Reported August 23, 2018

Incorrect weld on brake pedal mounting plate

Autocar Industries, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 297 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V558000
Manufacturer Campaign
ACTT-1801
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
297
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2018
Completion Rate
64.07

Defect Summary

Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 autocar xspotter vehicles. the brake pedal mounting plate may be incorrectly welded, possibly resulting in the brake pedal disconnecting.

Safety Consequence

If the brake pedal becomes disconnected, the brakes may not be able to be applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal floor mounting plate, free of charge. Owners may contact autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. autocar's number for this recall is actt-1801.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V558000 or campaign ACTT-1801.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V558000

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

What is recall 18V558000?

NHTSA recall 18V558000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on August 23, 2018. It addresses: Incorrect weld on brake pedal mounting plate. The recall affects approximately 297 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V558000 or the manufacturer campaign number ACTT-1801. 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.