Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
XPERT
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
14V198000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
Loose Bolts May Allow The Seat To Move In The Event Of A Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110711
End Of Manufacture
20140305
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
207
Date Owners Notified
20140620
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Date Report Received
20140423
Make Campaign Number
M-1405
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207