Autocar recalls 2023-2025 XSpotter vehicles with a software error that may cause speed exceedance, risking loss of control. Owners must update software via dealer.
Driving at speeds greater than 33 mph can result in a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Autocar is recalling certain 2023-2025 XSpotter vehicles due to a software error that can cause the vehicle to exceed its speed governor limit. This increases the risk of losing control at speeds over 33 mph, potentially leading to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341778-autocar-xspotter-2023-2025-speed-governor-error-risk.
“Autocar XSpotter 2023-2025: Speed Governor Error Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341778-autocar-xspotter-2023-2025-speed-governor-error-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V819000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V819000).
Autocar, LLC recalled 2023-2025 Xspotter vehicles due to a software error allowing speeds above the governor limit, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 9, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Autocar
Model: Xspotter (ACTT)
Years: 2023-2025
What to do
Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611.
The hazard
Driving at speeds greater than 33 mph can result in a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. The software error allows the vehicle to exceed the speed governor limit, failing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136 requirements.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Autocar, LLC has 42 other recalls on record since August 13, 2012. Recent brand recalls include an XPeditor brake air tank issue and an XSpotter tire inflation label error, both reported on July 3, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include a RAM 2500 power train software error (May 7, 2026), a BMW X3 steering recall (August 12, 2026), and a Kia Sportage trailer hitch issue (December 17, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check your vehicle's year (2023-2025) and model (XSpotter). The recall covers all vehicles with this specific software error, as indicated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 136.
Brand
Autocar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Update Vehicle Software
Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software for free. This fix ensures the speed governor functions correctly.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 to confirm your vehicle is included in the recall.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the vehicle and drive motor software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2402.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 8 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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