SeatsRecall 14V-198 · 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert
Autocar Industries, LLC recall 14V-198 covers 207 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q3) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V198000 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. 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."
The risk
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The fix
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.
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.