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2012-2014 Autocar Xpert recall: seat belts

Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall on March 19, 2014. It covers about 207 vehicles.

vehicles affected
207
reported
Mar 19, 2014
owners notified
Jun 20, 2014

Seat belts

What is wrong
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."
Risk
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 14V133000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V133000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert seat belts?

Yes. Recall 14V133000, reported on March 19, 2014, covers about 207 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V133000?

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.

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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