Seat beltsRecall 14V-133 · 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert
Autocar Industries, LLC recall 14V-133 covers 207 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on March 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V133000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
79%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2011 to March 5, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.