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Autocar Xspotter Recall 25V258: Misrouted Alternator Cable Can Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 25V258, reported April 17, 2025, 224 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The alternator ground cable on these vehicles may be routed incorrectly, so it can contact the alternator positive stud. Over time this contact can damage the cable.

A damaged cable can short circuit, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Authorized dealers will inspect the cable and repair it or replace it as needed, at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. You can also contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611 for help, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V258Autocar, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Autocar, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain 2023-2024 ACTT (Xspotter) vehicles. The alternator ground cable may be misrouted and contact the alternator positive stud, damaging the cable.
Risk
A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the cable as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Autocar customer service at 1-888-218-3611. Autocar's number for this recall is ACTT-2502.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xspotter20232024