2008-2012 Autocar Xpeditor recall: retractor
Autocar, LLC reported this safety recall on August 13, 2012. It covers about 699 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 699
- reported
- Aug 13, 2012
- owners notified
- Nov 13, 2012
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time, the interference may cause the retractor mechanism cover to crack, allowing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1‑888‑218‑3611.
Recall number 12V394000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 12V394000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 Autocar Xpeditor retractor?
Yes. Recall 12V394000, reported on August 13, 2012, covers about 699 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V394000?
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1‑888‑218‑3611.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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