2014 Autocar Xpert | 2013 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seats
Published April 21, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 23, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V198000, published April 21, 2014 and initiated April 23, 2014. Recalling firm: Autocar Industries, LLC; 2014 Autocar Xpert | 2013 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seats.
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. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems.
What to do
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AUTOCAR
- Model
- XPERT
- Manufacturer
- Autocar Industries, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2013 AUTOCAR XPERT | 2012 AUTOCAR XPERT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Autocar Xpert | 2013 Autocar Xpert | 2012 Autocar Xpert — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V198000 on April 21, 2014. Reported hazard: Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems.
What should I do if I have this product?
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AUTOCAR. Model: XPERT.