NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Autocar, LLC - Misrouted Alternator Ground Cable May Start Fire
Published: April 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V258000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Misrouted Alternator Ground Cable May Start Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Misrouted Alternator Ground Cable May Start Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 25V258000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V258000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Autocar, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 11.16 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A damaged cable can short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | ACTT-2502 |
| Potentially affected | 224 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |