Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPEDITOR
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
12V394000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20071217
End Of Manufacture
20120710
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
699
Date Owners Notified
20121113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20120813
Make Campaign Number
A-1202
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208