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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V133000

2013 Autocar Xpert | 2014 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seat belts

Published March 24, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 19, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V133000, published March 24, 2014 and initiated March 19, 2014. Recalling firm: Autocar Industries, LLC; 2013 Autocar Xpert | 2014 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What to do

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.

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Recall details

Brand
AUTOCAR
Model
XPERT
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, LLC
Lot
2013 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2014 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Autocar Xpert | 2014 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V133000 on March 24, 2014. Reported hazard: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies.

What should I do if I have this product?

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: XPERT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)