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Autocar 2012–2014 Seat Belts recall

Recalled March 19, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V133000 · Autocar

Hazard
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.
Units
207 units

Description

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."

What to do

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.

Product
Autocar XPERT
Manufacturer(s)
Autocar Industries, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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